The 10 Commandments teach empathy and compassion. Matthew 19:13-14 demonstrates our need to be as little children. The innocent child displays a loving trust that we need to develop toward God our Father. We also should have a positive loving relationship with one another. 1Thes:5:11: Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. Eph:4:2: With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love. Many lessons concerning empathy and compassion are explained in the book of Proverbs. It is a necessary part of our spiritual growth.
Tim Martens is the pastor of the Northwest Arkansas and Springfield Missouri congregations. Prior to becoming a pastor, he has had successful careers in business and education as well as being a newspaper columnist.
