Quotes about Compassion
Our goal is to love people more than need them. We are overflowing pitchers, not leaky cups.
— Edward Welch
People familiar with shame are willing to wash feet, but they are uncomfortable with other people washing their feet. They are better at serving than being served. Well, get used to being served.
— Edward Welch
What is shame? God identifies it. God experienced it. You are not alone.
— Edward Welch
The visitor (what Scripture calls the "foreigner" or "alien") comes first. The visitor who returns comes next. The less popular, the introverts, the marginalized, or those sitting alone come next. Then come the children. Jesus singles them out as examples of the marginalized. "Hi, _______" is offered to as many people as possible, which doesn't have to be accompanied by a hug or a handshake.
— Edward Welch
Love is able to see past the clutter of a disorganized life.
— Edward Welch
Love is the opposite of anger. Anger is disdain, hatred, and contempt.
— Edward Welch
What is the way out of shame? It is the way of humility, not humiliation. It is the way of being known, not exposed.
— Edward Welch
In our attempts to help, we can overinterpret suffering.
— Edward Welch
How does God move toward you?
— Edward Welch
Do not end the conversation without an offer to pray. Ask what he needs prayer for and either pray right then or pray later and then follow up the next time you see him.
— Edward Welch
If you know you have been forgiven, you will forgive and reconcile with others.
— Edward Welch
Once we pray with or for someone, we are in the ongoing story of his life, and it is an honor to be there.
— Edward Welch