Relating in a Selfie Centered World- Compassion
10th May 2015
Relating, in a Selfie-centered World
Week #5 ~ Compassion
Pastor John – May 10, 2015
We care ___________ than we did in the 1980’s.
How does technology cause us to care less?
1. We are more obsessed with ______________.
2. Overwhelming exposure to suffering ___________ us.
3. A lack of ______________ _______________.
True Compassion demands _________.
Matthew 9:36 NIV When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
To say you care, but not _____, is to not ______ at all.
Mark 1:40-41 NLT 40 A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. “If you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean,” he said. 41 Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!”Mathew 14:14 NLT Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
Matthew 20:34 NIV Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.
What does compassion do?
1. _______________
2. _________
3. Changes ___________
Action Steps:
1. Let someone’s need interrupt you this week.
2. What has God wanted you to do to help another, but it has felt too costly? Do it.
3. Serve in a ministry in your church and find a mission outside the church.