Compassion is an important ingredient in our lives. Not in the sense of charitable giving, but in terms of a benevolent attitude, a predisposition to help others. ‘Compassion lifts us out of the small-minded worries that center on ourselves and expands our world by putting our focus on others.’ Richard Boyatzis. Several times in scripture we observe that Jesus was moved with compassion, see Mt 9:35, Mt 14:13, Mt 15:32, Mt 20:34, and so on. For example,
Mark 1:41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. KJV
Compassion led Jesus to respond and act. It ultimately led Him to the cross. Jesus consistently stayed true to what that which moved Him and so should we. What moves you? What passions fuel your work, ministry, or interactions with those around you?
