COMPASSION

reported by: Magcamit Kirstel Alona A.

Understanding What is the meaning of Compassion?

the meaning The meaning of compassion is to recognize the suffering of others

and then take action to help. Compassion embodies a tangible

of compassion expression of love for those who are suffering.

What is the biblical definition of compassion?

the Bible defines compassion by showing us what compassion

looks like and what is involved with being compassionate.

What is the spiritual definition of compassion?

The spirit of the word compassion is synonymous with doing.

Compassion is not concerned with material or physical things.
It's concerned with the human spirit and soul. The spiritual
definition of compassion involves acting to alleviate the
suffering, of others.
Bible verse
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights
of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights
of the poor and needy." — Proverbs 31:8-9

"Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions
and in truth." — 1 John 3:18

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve
others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." — 1
Peter 4:10

"This is what the Lord Almighty said: 'Administer true justice; show
mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or
the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each
other.'" — Zechariah 7:9-10,
What is the difference
between mercy and
compassion?
Mercy is the compassionate treatment of those in
distress. Mercy is the fruit of compassion. It’s the
gift given to the suffering by those living out their
compassion.

"Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that
Jesus was going by, they shouted, 'Lord, Son of David, have mercy on
us!' . . . Jesus stopped and called them. 'What do you want me to do for
you?' he asked. 'Lord,' they answered, 'we want our sight.' Jesus had
compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they
received their sight and followed him." — Matthew 20:30-34, NIV
The 4 Levels of
Compassion
Sympathy — feelings of pity and sorrow
for someone else’s misfortune

Compassion — concern for the sufferings

or misfortunes of others

Empathy — the ability to understand and

share the feelings of another

Human decency — recognizing the

humanity of others, being sensitive and
thoughtful, having integrity, and practicing
the Golden Rule — do unto others as you
would like done unto you
What are the
5 elements of
compassion?
recognizing suffering,
understanding the universality
of human suffering, feeling for
the person suffering, tolerating
uncomfortable feelings, and
motivation to act/acting to
alleviate suffering.
HOW TO DEVELOP THE 3
MOST IMPORTANT TYPES
OF COMPASSION
“The cultivation of compassion is no
longer a luxury, but a necessity, if our
species is to survive.”

– The Dalai Lama

 3 types of
comapassion

Receiving Self-Compassion Extending

Compassion
Compassion

 listen to them

donate

Examples helping a friend

of compassion
Be considerate.

Send a meaningful message.

 QUOTE

"Compassion is an action word

with no Bounderies"
-Prince
That's all,
thank you for
listening!