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Compassion Has a Cost

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Compassion that remains only a feeling changes little. Biblical compassion moves the feet and often the wallet, the schedule, and the comfort. Jesus was moved with compassion and then acted. The same sequence is still the pattern for His people.

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Real compassion moves toward the need and often pays something to do so.

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