Saturday, February 21, 2015

how to compassion

In Romans, Paul talks about the sins of eating the food that will hurt others. He also talks about how important it is to treat others with respect, love, and compassion. He say's this knowing that there are people who judge others for eating from rich food and those eating from poor food. This Passage is to show those that judge others and disobey the laws of authority are only going to suffer from their attitudes. 
This still relates to people of this time, even in christian churches and school's. Everyone has a problem with obeying authority and treating others like they would themselves. Most children and teens go to school to just hang out with friends, not thinking about how much effort the authority puts into them or how what they say can effect the other students in a bad way. The reason we have school is to learn and respect those who teach and to show kindness to everyone around them; but all we can think about is whether that someone likes me, or I wonder if I can say "that" without getting criticized, etc. People who have already made a life of their own are no different. They always complain about how stupid the economy is even if only in their heads. They also complain how their boss at work is to hard on them. They don't realize that their authority has just as any problems as they do, and we don't realize it either. 
This is why Paul teaches us to be kind and humble, because of your selfish attitude, friends will ignore you and authorities will give up on helping you.So as a challenge, for the next month, show everyone around you that you care, don't just say you care show it with your actions. When a teacher is talking, sit up straight and look the in the eye's with the intent to learn. When someone you know is having it rough, show them compassion in any form possible, listen to their problems, bring them a gift, even just showing them a smile can make a person's day so much better. Do this and you will know the relationship that God wishes to share with everyone, and through this kindness God will also show his everlasting relationship with you. 

1 comment:

  1. I really like you insights and exhortations... and your weird gorilla/shark celebratory gesture.

    It would have been helpful if you would have spoken more specifically about the scripture you are drawing from.

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