ABOUT COMPASSION & FORGIVENESS (1)

1. Compassion

a) Compassion is one of the characteristics that stands out when we read the four gospels about the life of Jesus while on this earth.  We struggle to understand how Jesus could be both 100% God and 100% man (hypostatic union) but we can identify with His humanity.

b) We read about times when Jesus was obviously very tired and wore down from traveling around from place to place with His disciples and often having large crowds follow Him.  And yet, He unwavering shows an amazing compassion for the lost, for the sick, and for the entire world.  

Matthew 9:36

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

2. About Compassion And Forgiveness

Daniel 9:9  

To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him.

Matthew 6:14-15  
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Matthew 7:1-2  
Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and  with the measure you use it will be measured to you.

Matthew 14:14 
When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.