Imitate Jehovah's Compassion - HOW WE CAN SHOW COMPASSION

Be helpful in everyday life.  Jehovah Requires that Christians show compassion to their neighbors and their brothers.  (John 13:34, 35; 1 Peter 3:8 )  One meaning of compassion is "to suffer together." A person who shows compassion tries to help those who are suffering. So we should look for opportunities to help others, perhaps by offering to do a necessary chore or errand for them. - Matthew 7:12.

Share in relief work. When we see people suffering because of a disaster, we want to show them compassion.  Jehovah's people are well-known for helping others at such times. (1 Peter 2:17) For example, a  Japanese sister lived in an area that was damaged in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.  She said that she was "very encouraged and comforted" when she saw volunteers come from different parts of Japan and from other countries to repair homes and Kingdom Halls.  She added:  "This experience helped me to realize that Jehovah cares.  And fellow Witnesses care about one another.  Many brothers and sisters all over the world are praying for us."


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