Compassion is sympathy and concern for the suffering of others. We should always express love for the needy.
The feeding of Four Thousand Men
Read Matthew 15:32-38
Jesus fed people because he looked at them and saw that they were hungry.
He felt sorry for the people because they had been with him for three days.
It is the responsibility of every Christian to give food to the hungry and help those with varied needs.
Examples of needy situations are the hungry, the sick, the poor, the homeless, the orphans.
The bible teaches us to take care of the needy.
Jesus used seven loaves and a few fish to feed 4000 men.
The disciples collected what had remained.
Jesus demonstrated the values of:
Charity
Love
Compassion
Ways through which Christians show compassion for the needy.
Share food with those without.
Visit children homes and offer clothes.
Offer basic needs available to the poor.
Practice love and care towards the orphans.
Visit the sick in hospitals.
Help the old in the society.
Pray for the needy.
Importance of Helping the Needy
✔ It boosts self-esteem.
✔ It makes the needy feel loved.
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