Compassion

The Church Must Strive to See the Value in Every Person

The Church Must Strive to See the Value in Every Person

In God’s eyes, every person is valuable as a bearer of his image (Genesis 1:27), someone for whom Christ chose to die (Romans 5:8). As a result, I should be concerned for those who have VEXAS whether I have the syndrome or not. And I should be troubled about the global consequences of the next pandemic whether I can prevent it or not.

Effective Compassion vs. Effective Altruism

Effective Compassion vs. Effective Altruism

A Christian moral vision does not reduce humanity or humans to a math equation. As ethicist and theologian Oliver O’Donovan has put it, “to love everybody in the world equally is to love nobody very much.” Rather, as Paul instructed the church at Corinth, real good is brought to the world when we each “lead the life that the Lord has assigned…” In this view, an expensive alabaster jar of perfume poured on the head of Jesus, rather than being sold to help the poor, is not wasted. A widow’s mite can have infinite value, while a multi-million-dollar collaboration of government charities that prop up dictators, corruption, and horrific evils could bring more harm than good.

'God Puts Us in Charge of His Animals': Texas Coal Miner Works to Rescue over 100 Unwanted Pets

'God Puts Us in Charge of His Animals': Texas Coal Miner Works to Rescue over 100 Unwanted Pets

A Texas coal miner is currently working hard to save the lives of hundreds of unwanted pets by housing them at his 12-acre animal shelter.

Christians are Called to Help People, Even if They Don't Believe They Need Help

Christians are Called to Help People, Even if They Don't Believe They Need Help

One of the hardest things to do in life is to help people who don’t believe they need help. If people don’t think their house is on fire, they’ll likely refuse our attempts to rescue them. The same is true with their souls.

How We Can Learn from Early Christians' Efforts to Prove the Relevance of God's Love Through Their Compassion

How We Can Learn from Early Christians' Efforts to Prove the Relevance of God's Love Through Their Compassion

When early Christians saw someone suffering, they intervened personally in the power of the Lord in a way that met felt needs to meet spiritual needs. They embraced every problem, every pain, every challenge as an invitation to prove the relevance of God’s love through their compassion. And by Acts 17:6, they had “turned the world upside down” and sparked the mightiest spiritual movement the world has ever known. God wants his people today to view challenges as opportunities just as the first Christians did. 

We Must Share the Gospel with the Lost out of Solidarity with Them as Sinners

We Must Share the Gospel with the Lost out of Solidarity with Them as Sinners

This week we’ve been discussing redemptive ways Christians can relate to a culture that is, in New York Times columnist David Brooks’ assessment, “falling apart at the seams.” As we have explored ways we can share with our fellow sinners the good news of God’s grace, we have focused on the urgency of compassion. Today let’s discuss the compassion of urgency.

2 Reasons to Show Compassion in Our Fallen Culture

2 Reasons to Show Compassion in Our Fallen Culture

This week we’re exploring ways to relate redemptively to our broken society. On Monday, we discussed New York Times columnist David Brooks’ compelling description of America as “falling apart at the seams.” Yesterday, we identified three reasons to choose compassion in responding to those who reject biblical truth and morality. Today, let’s take an additional step into such solidarity.

Recognizing and Embracing Our Solidarity with Our Fallen Society

Recognizing and Embracing Our Solidarity with Our Fallen Society

Yesterday I cited extensively from New York Times columnist David Brooks’ dire description of our culture as “falling apart at the seams.” I noted my belief that our country is experiencing God’s permissive judgment whereby he allows us the consequences of our freewill choices to reject his word and will. But then I stated that today we would “focus on ways to respond with compassionate courage and truthful grace.” The key is recognizing and embracing our solidarity with our fallen society. You and I should do this for three reasons.

Tim Tebow Encourages Christians to Discover Their 'Micro-Purpose' at 2022 Passion Conference

Tim Tebow Encourages Christians to Discover Their 'Micro-Purpose' at 2022 Passion Conference

On Monday, former NFL star Tim Tebow encouraged thousands of young Christians at the annual Passion Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, to discover their "micro-purpose" in serving God.

Martin de Porres and Habits of Love

Martin de Porres and Habits of Love

Martin de Porres serves as an example of how Christians should aim to live. During his lifetime, Martin was considered a living saint. After his death, many miraculous healings were attributed to him. Through discipline in prayer and faithful service, and by avoiding distractions, he strove for faithfulness, not success.

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