Compassion

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Scriptures

And the word of the Lord came again to Zechariah: “This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.’

- Zechariah 7:8-10

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

- Ephesians 4:31-32

Conversation Starters

Watch and discuss: The Bible Project: Compassion (5 minutes; discussion questions included in link)

Imagine you see a person experiencing homelessness asking for money on the street. What are the different ways people could interact with them?

Read 1 Peter 3:8. What stands out to you in this verse?

How does being kind to others make you feel?

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