Compassion: God's Character, Our Commission

IT MATTERS: What You Believe!
Psalm 82:3-4 and 1 Timothy 5:3-4
Dr. Scott Hanberry

Statement of Affirmation- I believe God calls all Christians to show compassion to those in need. 

Where do we SEE God's Compassion?


Deuteronomy 10:18 - God moves toward the helpless. 
Matthew 14:14 - God moves toward the hurting. 
James 4:6 - God moves toward the humble. 

To KNOW God is to know COMPASSION! 

Why? Compassion is a reflection of the heart of God. 

How do we SHARE God's Compassion? 

• Develope a compassionate mindset from the presepective of love. 
• Demonstrate His strength by showing your weakness! 
• Deliberately engage the lives of the poor, the helpless, & the hurting! 
• Consider these declarations: 
  
  I believe I am responsible before God to show compassion to the sick and imprisoned, the helpless & the hurting. 
  
  I believe that I should stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. 
  
  I believe that Christians should not purchase everything they can afford, so that their discretionary money might be available to help those in need.