Compassion!

Compassion, William Bouguereau, 1897

The Hardest Truth of the Bible
by Pastor Colin S Smith
Bible Study Tools

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"To be shut out from God’s presence and from His power is to be without hope and without love forever. This is one of the hardest truths in the Bible. But here’s something I’ve discovered—the hardest truths can produce the most tender hearts. If you grasp this most difficult of doctrines, God will use it to soften your heart today..."

that is, the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders,
2 Thessalonians 2:9

TO SUSTAIN YOUR FAITH IN A SUFFERING WORLD

For after all it is only just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,
2 Thessalonians 1:6

TO RESTRAIN YOUR DESIRE TO EVEN THE SCORE

If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.
Romans 12:18

"BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM, AND IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS HEAD."
Romans 12:20

TO INCREASE YOUR COMPASSION FOR PEOPLE WHO HARM YOU

"But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 5:44

Listen to "God Will Bring Justice for You"
Staying the Course When You're Tired of the Battle
by Pastor Colin S Smith
at Unlocking the Bible