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CHRIST-LIKE
COMPASSION Introduction:
Christianity is different from all other world religious systems.
The Bible teaches that Christianity is not isolated just to me - it
touches me but then it moves out! Christianity is not something I hold on
to – it moves me to see the world as Jesus sees it and motivates me to
reach out in this world as Jesus did! What is the hallmark of Christianity
that separates us from the religious mob out there? I believe it is true
heart compassion! That was the hallmark of Jesus. (Illus: Jesus had
compassion on all – those who hated him & who loved Him and it moved
Him to endure the suffering and shame of I.
A RIGHTEOUS
IMPULSE
A.
Result Of
Conversion
B.
Return God’s
Love
C.
React To Others II.
A RARE IMPULSE
A.
Some Practice Exploitation
B.
Some Practice Apathy ·
The Priest – placed
his religious work before the welfare of the man. “Passed by on the
other side” = he rushed away. ·
The Levite – placed
his safety before compassion. He was touched with enough feeling to look,
but shrank away from helping him. III.
A REVOLUTIONARY
IMPULSE
A.
Heart Helpfulness He
saw a man in need – not a Jew.
B.
Sacrificed Self He
gave of his time and energy – (1) He went to him- reached out
personally. (2) He bound his wounds – eased his pain. (3) He poured oil
and wine into his wounds – gave of his own goods. (4) He set him on his
own beast – sacrificed his own comfort. (5) He provided a room for him
– basic necessities. (6) He took care of him – looked after him
personally.
C.
Continual Care “Two
pence” = about 30 days board. He saw a desperate need and did what he
could to meet it. Conclusion:
Jesus’ commission was forceful. The lawyer now knew who his
neighbor was – anyone in need of mercy. However, more than just
confession was needed. Love was needed. The lawyer and all of us need to
demonstrate love (compassion) as we go about our daily lives. Having been
reminded that the hallmark of the Christian is to share in the compassion
of Jesus may we heed His Word, “Go, and do thou likewise”
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