Today we will be exploring the topic of compassion, and how compassionate actions stem from a root of simple respect for others based on the respect and compassion we have received from God.
Yeshua stated it this way: Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12
Of course, we know this as the Golden Rule. Certainly, anything that you wish others would do for you, do in the same manner for them, for this summarizes God’s teachings regarding others.
Our actions towards others should be based on our own internal sense of justice, fairness, and equity. This is the essence of compassion. Yeshua's admonition focuses on the positive aspect of doing good for others based on what we know is acceptable, fair, and just in our eyes.
The simple fact is, God has built-in a sense of equity and fairness within the human condition. Even if we were to do nothing more than abide by the sense of what we believe inherently is right and wrong behavior (based on how we would like to be perceived and treated by others), then we will be miles down the road of doing what is right in God's eyes.
Below are some helpful timestamps of the main thoughts in today's episode:
01:09 Applying what we know about ourselves to others
04:43 Respecting the context of the Golden Rule
08:08 Our compassion is owed to those in need
14:07 The future of compassion
17:45 Summary
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All music in todays episode: Brittle Rille by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3460-brittle-rille
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MUSIC:
All music in today's episode: "Brittle Rille" by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3460-brittle-rille
