Quotes About Compassion

But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. —1 John 4:8

Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. —Ephesians 4:32

Overcoming our own comfort is sometimes exactly what will comfort someone else. — Sandy Cathcart —

Love others even when they're not nice; they might be the next ones God draws to himself. — Mark Littleton

God's love freely working in us never fails to embrace others, helping them love too. — Jane Owen —

Four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn't bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus. —Mark 2:3–4

is the choice to expend energy in an effort to benefit the other person, knowing that if his or her life is enriched by your effort, you too will find a sense of satisfaction—the satisfaction of having genuinely loved another.

A gentle hug for older folks—and anyone else—makes them feel like the treasures they are. — Dianna Brumfield —

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. —1 Peter 4:8

Knowing is not enough. Loving is the best part of knowing. — Joseph Compaine —

This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. —John 15:12

The best way we can make sure kids will grow up to be considerate adults is to demonstrate love for others while they're still small. — Jim D. Ferguson —

Since God forgives all my regrettable choices, how can I offer less to others? — Scoti Springfield Domeij —

Humankind has an amazing capacity to forgive.

It is a sin to belittle one's neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor. —Proverbs 14:21

God gave us all gifts to serve, love, and give. What ones do you have? — Clay Taylor —

When speaking might cause pain, love chooses to remain silent. — Jeanette Levellie —

By nature, we are egocentric. Our

He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. —Psalm 147:3

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it's in your power to help them. —Proverbs 3:27

Loving others means praying, even if we never know how needed and valuable our prayers are. — Jean Davis —

How do we meet each other's deep, emotional need to feel loved? If we can learn that and choose to do it, then the love we share will be exciting beyond anything we ever felt when we were infatuated.

To be instruments of God's love, sometimes all we have to do is show up. — Jean Davis

Lord, show me ways to help when I feel helpless. — Kathleen M. Muldoon