Quotes about Compassion

In our day and age, the Samaritan woman might have been someone we would condemn. Maybe we would point out the error of her ways rather than reach out to her in love. But what did Jesus do? He loved her enough to talk to her— and then listen. He acknowledged her as a person. Then, and only then, did He begin to instruct her.

Oh, the positive power of an instructed tongue! How many weary people do we encounter day after day who could use a sustaining word?

Oh, God, give us a longing—not for the sin of this world to be judged—but for the sinners of this world to be forgiven.

Be compassionate and humble, not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing. 1 Peter 3:8—9

Your injured heart will be protected by your doing what is right until you feel what is right.

Father, You are calling upon me to be completely humble and gentle; to be patient, bearing with others in love. (Eph. 4:2) Please empower me with Your Spirit to be obedient to this command.

Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone in debt to us. And do not bring us into temptation. Luke 11:4

He will not forget your work and the love you showed for His name when you served the saints—and you continue to serve them. Hebrews 6:10

How like Jesus to start stitching a heart back together even as the knife was tearing it apart.

You, my Lord, are faithful to all Your promises and loving toward all You have made. (Ps. 145:13)

When you judge another, you condemn yourself, since you, the judge, do the same things. Romans 2:1

The woman at the well, I believe, represents women everywhere— women who are forgiven sinners and women who are unforgiven sinners. Which describes you? The Samaritan woman was unforgiven, just like a lot of women in the world. But then she encountered Jesus. I