COMPASSION

Ephesians 4:32

  Introduction:

       A.  One of the attitudes that is lacking in our society, I think, is compassion.

  I.   Compassion is  sorrow for  the sufferings or trouble of another, with the urge to help; pity;

      deep sympathy.  Webster’s New World Dictionary

II.   The compassion of Jesus, the most compassionate person to ever live:

       Compassion for ______________________     Matthew 9:35-36

       Compassion for the ___________________     Matthew 14:14; Matt. 15:29-31; Matt. 20:29-34

       Compassion for the ___________________     Mark 8:1-10

       Compassion for the ___________________     Luke 7:11-17

       Compassion for ______________________     Luke 6:32-36

  III.  Compassion is  _____________ , not suggested.  Eph. 4:32;Col.3:12; I Peter 3:8; I Cor. 11:1

  IV.  God receives the ____________ and recognition for our compassion.  Matt. 5:14-16

  V.  Compassion is rewarded.  Matt. 10:40-42; Matt 25:41-46, 31-40

Conclusion:

        A.  Jesus, our example, expressed compassion for other people.  As we express

              compassion , we bring glory to God.  There is a great reward for those who show

              compassion.