To be a kind human is to be compassionate. Some of us practice it easily, and some of us don't. I think when we do show compassion, we're emulating Christ. He was the first in the beginning of time. When Adam and Eve sinned in the garden of Eden, he provided them with clothes to hide their shame. He didn't have to. He could've sent them on their way without them. This is only one instance of many where God used compassion. I believe that compassion is a trait that we inherited from Him. The only problem is that many in this world don't want to use it. Nowadays, selfishness is prevalent in our world.
You may think people that aren't Christians are the only ones that don't really practice compassion. Unfortunately, this is not true. I've witnessed and experienced some Christians that didn't. It shouldn't be that way, however. We're supposed to love others without harsh judgement. It's true that we are supposed to judge Christians by their fruit. But if a Christian lacks compassion, they need to get right with God. I'm not saying that we need to be perfect, but there are specific traits we should emulate. Compassion should come naturally. It's shouldn't have to be forced. It's a reflection of love. Christ's love.
Compassion is caring about an individual - any individual. It's placing yourself in someone else's shoes. Imagine if you were going through their hardship, in this way, you can show them grace. If you were struggling, you would want someone to provide care to you, and possibly your family, as well. Compassion can be done in many ways. You can pray, care, provide, encourage, inspire, and love anyone that needs compassion. Clothe them like God did for Adam and Eve. If they need something, provide it. It's doing for them what you would want done for yourself. It's selflessness in the purest way.
If you're in a position to offer compassion, do it. It may be God speaking to you in helping someone. Christ, Himself, offered, and still offers us compassion. He loves us so much, so compassion is easy for Him. If we truly care about people, we'll do the same. I believe that any of us can give compassion, whether we're Christian or not. I feel that compassion itself is lacking in today's society in many ways. Believers and unbelievers appear to struggle with this one. And it's not hard to do. It's just common human decency to care. If you really want to make a difference in this life, be compassionate. That's how you can reach others.
Keep showing compassion.
"So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." - Colossians 3:12 NASB
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Many blessings,
- Grace Thorson
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