Tag: empathy
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Prepared for Empathy
Hebrews 2:17-18 “He had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God . . .For because He Himself has suffered when tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.” I’m sure you’ve heard the expression that goes something like…
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The Believer’s Empathy
2 Corinthians 1:7-8 “Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in our comfort. For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of…
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Blessed Empathy
Romans 12:15 “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Empathy: the dictionary describes this as “the ability to share and understand the feelings of another.” According to Romans 12, this should be a characteristic of the believer in Christ. Those things that bring joy to one believer, should bring joy to other…
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The countenance
Psalm 42:11 “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” One of the outward signs of the condition of the heart is our countenance. It’s an obvious sign of our…
To Encourage You 