Quotes about Compassion

God hears the cry of the oppressed. He even hears the cries of those whose oppression is a result of sin and rebellion.

You did not abandon them in the wilderness because of Your great compassion. Nehemiah 9:19

Even though Christ knew Judas would betray Him, I believe He was still devastated by it. Heart-shattering betrayal is one of the hardest experiences we ever encounter. To know how best to bind up the heart it breaks, Christ chose to experience it.

Be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. And walk in love, as the Messiah also loved us and gave Himself for us. Ephesians 5:1—2

Do not let the oppressed turn away in shame; let the poor and needy praise Your name. Psalm 74:21

Raising or caring for children requires sacrifice and service, which, I believe, heals us from the destructive forces of self-centeredness.

What's so funny is people are like, 'Why do you just post pictures of cats?' I said, 'If you don't want to see cats that are up for adoption and my rescue work, do not follow me.'

Occasionally I've seen children become heavy-handed and insensitive when dealing with their aging parents, and it only caused resentment and hard feelings.

I believe that everyone, regardless of who they are, should do something that is greater than themselves. Whether it's adoption, or helping people who are sick or poor, or whatever. That's what God put us on this earth to do.

It's interesting when you read the life of Christ how much of his time he spent healing the sick. There must have been a reason for that - he was modelling for us what it is we are intended to do by following his path.

Father Fernando did every thing in his power to assist the sick; and although he arrived much reduced in flesh, he did not become ill, and is now well.

Hear the other side.