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The Character of Compassion
Is the Character of Compassion working in you?
Here is how you can find out.
Take a careful look at this character and fruit of Compassion from God's most precious Word by examining the passages below.
Now ask yourself:
How do I exhibit Compassion in my daily life?
What can I do to develop a better attitude of Compassion?
What blocks Compassion from working and being exhibited in me?
How can I make Compassion function better, stronger, and faster, even in times of uncertainly and stress?
Compassion (; ; ; ; ; ) will allow us to feel the pain and plight of others, to see from their perspective and situation in life.
It will enable us to convey a deep feeling of love and concern that moves us to meet their distresses, struggles, and needs.
This all flows from our understanding of who God is, and our obedience, trust in, and gratitude for what He has done for us.
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Our lives must be motivated by who we are in Christ, and nothing else!
Lack of sympathy, Coldness and Thoughtlessness are the opposites.
Unmerciful, in Scripture, usually refers to those who are unmerciful to the poor.
However, it also means people who are without compassion, who do not feel for the distresses of others, and those who cause these distresses.
These are all opposites of what God does with us, and how He calls us to respond to others.
· Here are positive examples from Scripture (; ; ; ; ; )
· Here is are negative examples from Scripture (; ; ; )
Further Questions
How would you define Compassion?
Is it a duty, or does it flow naturally?
What are the things that cause you to be unsympathetic with others?
How does Thoughtlessness counteract Compassion?
What happens to our relationships with God and others when we are cold and uncaring?
When have you been filled with Compassion the most?
In what situation did you fail to be Compassionate when you should have been?
What issue is in your life that would improve with more Compassion?
Think through the steps you need to take to put Compassion into action in a specific instance, such as going to someone who has been hurt, seeking resolution and healing.
Ask yourself, How can I develop this character further so God can better use me in the lives of others?
True Compassion is a result of the poured out life that has been devoted to God and attached to His interests.
The trials and tribulations we endure give us the strength and character to be of better use in the lives of others.
Because we have been through it, we can help lead them through it, too.
It will also make us more confident of our Lord and His working within and through us.
Compassion is not bringing our own needs, ideas, sympathies, or agendas--no matter how needed and good-to a situation.
Rather, it is identifying with others, allowing God's ideas and interests to take us beyond ourselves to the situations of others, and helping to bring them closer to Christ.
We are to seek His intervention, but not demand that God fulfill that need.
We are to bring ourselves closer to Him and experience His presence and preeminence.
Compassion also gives us the ability to feel genuine empathy and concern for those who suffer distressing physical, mental, or emotional problems, to tolerate it, and even serve them cheerfully.
We are to reflect Christ's love, seeking to alleviate their sufferings as well as motivate others to help.
This is a prime aspect of the Spiritual Gift of Mercy; however, not having that gift is no reason or excuse to not act on it (, ; ; )!
A true test of our election is the amount of love and sympathy we have for one another and the lost.
This is what leads us to intercessory prayer, even for those we do not like.
So, how much time do you devote to intercession?
If you feel stale, and dry of love and companionship in your life, especially with God, you have a big problem!
Drop to your knees in surrendered prayer and seek His face! (Keep in mind emotional levels differ with each person's personality.
God does not care about our emotional level.
Rather, He is interested in our faith, trust, and response for what He has done.)
Kindness is the proof text to authenticity that is a result of God working in us.
Grace means an undeserving act of kindness.
Compassion is exercising that kindness!
In , the word for despise (NKJV)/contempt (NIV) refers to the refusal to yield to the knowledge and trust of God's goodness and His right of judgment.
That means we refuse to use His goodness as a guide so we can experience sorrow for our own miss-actions, and develop compassion towards others for theirs (within reason--there is no license to keep sinning) ().
God is generous with His grace, so we should be generous toward one another, and be thankful.
If we refuse to see His goodness and turn from sin, we will be exhibiting the ultimate contempt for our loving Lord!
Real character will not cave in under pressure, and will resist the temptation to compromise!
The Character of Initiative
Is the Character of Initiative working in you?
Here is how you can find out.
Take a careful look at this character and fruit of Initiative from God's most precious Word by examining the passages below.
Now ask yourself:
How do I exhibit Initiative in my daily life?
What can I do to develop a better attitude of taking the lead in being Initiative?
What blocks Initiative from working and being exhibited in me?
How can I make Initiative function better, stronger, and faster, even in times of uncertainly and stress?
Initiative (; ; ; ; ) will take the front position to recognize and do what needs to be done before being asked to do it.
This character will help power us though set backs, failures, adversities, persecution, oppositions, injustice, ingratitude, and the old excuse, "we have never done it this way before."
It is not about being a leader as much as it is motivating yourself to grasp what Christ has for you.
It is the moving of yourself, using your resources and ingenuity to serve.
We cannot stand for Him, or move for Him, if we do not arise, and get off the couch.
We must make the move and get on with the life that Christ gave us.
Christ said for us to rise out of our sleep!
Drudgery, Resistance to change, refusing to put forth effort, and Laziness are the opposites.
This is another form of Apathy!
You will not see the goodness you can have, rather only the work and effort that is required, so you will not consider it worth your endeavor.
But, if it is good and noble, you must be motivated to go after it or you will miss out on what Christ has for you.
You will also cause others to follow your lead into laziness and excuse making!
· Here are positive examples from Scripture (, ; ; ; )
· Here are negative examples from Scripture (; ; ; )
Further Questions
1] How would you define Initiative?
Do you need someone else to motivate you, or help you set goals?
2] What are the things that cause you not to seek to help others, or do as you are called?
3] How does resistance to change counteract Initiative?
How can you be discerning of what change is good, and what is bad?
4] What happens to our relationships with God and others when we refuse to put forth effort or resources?
5] When have you been filled with Initiative the most?
6] In what situation did you fail to be motivated when you should have been?
7] What issue is in your life that would improve with more Initiative?
8] Think through the steps you need to take to put Initiative into action in a specific instance, such as motivating yourself to see His light, to get you moving in the direction He has for your life?
How can you use initiative to counteract obstacles and failures?
Not all initiative is good, as it may sometimes lead us well off the path God has for us.
We have to be discerning that our motivations are centered with the values of the Word and are working side by side with the Fruits of the Spirit and the rest of the character traits.
If not, you may motivate yourself in the wrong direction, and rationalize all kinds of excuses for it as you run off into oblivion.
Excuses become the horse that pulls the plow of apathy and laziness.
We can all come up with a great set of reasons why we should not do something.
Even though discernment and common sense need to come into play, if your excuses are keeping you from being your best for His glory, you have set your path into a jungle of darkness and despair.
tells us to see the light, and not darkness, before we can get up.
We have to be willing to see what needs to be done for the kingdom and then do it.
The gifts of leadership will entail such attitudes, and the ability to motivate others to do this.
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