This week, Bishop P. O. Rodgers teaches from Matthew 9:35-38 on the "Compassion of Christ". Jesus showed us how ministry is to be perpetuated through John the Baptist, Jesus, then the disciples and finally us-the church. Jesus had a threefold work: teaching, preaching and healing. He balanced ministry by expressing the compassionate love for the multitudes. We as the body of Christ are to do the same. We are to hold tight to our confession of Jesus, because He is capable of unparalleled understanding and sympathy. The word "sympathy" is defined as "the perception, understanding, and reaction to the distress or need of another." The word "empathy" is defined as a "desire to help," but the word "compassion" means "an emotion we feel when others are in need, which motivates us to help." Compassionate people seek to exhibit unconditional love around them and are eager to find opportunities to alleviate the distress or sadness of others. As the body of Christ, we must become Christ-like, meaning Christ was occasion moved to literal tears over the plight of sinners, we should do likewise. We pray as you listen to this message, God will give you a vision for the mission He has called you to do. We must begin to see the world as Jesus sees it.
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