Philippians 2:1 = "If there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation of love, any sharing in the Spirit, any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete" (ESV).
Colossians 3:12 = "As God's chosen people, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience" (NIV).1 John 3:17 = "If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need, but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?" (NIV).
Matthew 14:14 and Luke 7:13 describe Jesus feeling compassion for crowds and individuals.
Word of the Day
Compassion = a feeling of deep sympathy and care for others who are suffering, coupled with a strong desire to help alleviate their pain or misfortune. It goes beyond simply feeling empathy — which is understanding and sharing another person's feelings — by adding a motivation to take some action to help others by showing kindness or providing support. Practicing compassion can be beneficial for both the giver and receiver, fostering happiness and well-being.
Added later because the Crown Center showed a documentary on Mahatma Gandhi on Sunday and this is something I learned about his thinking:
In his pluralistic and universal view of religion, Mahatma Gandhi believed the pursuit of God was more important than the specific religious text one followed. His philosophy suggests that it is not the words of a book that are holy, but the faith and devotion a person brings to their worship. He felt that all major religions were derived from the same truth and were equally valid paths to God.
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