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Compassion can also be seen in; Matt. 14:14, Mark 3:3-5; Luke 6:36; Luke 10:30-37 and Luke 15:11-32.

1 Thes. 4:18 tells us to comfort each other.

Titus 3 also teaches us that doing what is good is the best thing for his Children.

2 Cor. 1:3-7 tells us the comfort we receive from God is so we can share that comfort with others in need.

Verse 3-4: “All praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the source of every mercy and the God who comforts us. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.”

2 Cor. 9:11-15 is wonderful as it tells us that praise is for service to others.

“Yes, you will be enriched so that you can give even more generously. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will break out in thanksgiving to God…You will be glorifying God through your generous gifts. For your generosity to them will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ. Any they will pray for you with deep affection because of the wonderful grace of God shown through you.”

Gal. 6: 1-10 shares with us to also do good to all.

“Whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone...”

Jude 20-23. “Show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. There are still others to whom you need to show mercy…”

Eph. 4:25 instruct us to speak truth to others. Verse 28 encourages us to share with others. Eph. 4:32 tell us to be compassionate to others. Eph. 5:1 says for us to imitate the character of God. I think this clearly inspires us to carry on the ministry of social justice as God has shown us by his action.

1 John 3:16-19 says we are to love with action and truth. Those of us that are mature in the faith are called to show the love of God and reflect the truth of his higher spiritual capacity in others are best shown we are actively involved with social justice.

I have tried to show you the basic message and encourage you through God’s word to follow in the steps of social justice that Christ’s message teaches. Each of us needs to be encouraged and shown from time to time…the empowerment Christ gave us to take his message to the masses. That is our goal. I will close this chapter with a final message from the book of James and of 2 Peter.

James 1:1-5 “Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything. If you need wisdom…if you want to know what God wants you to do…ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking.”

2 Peter 1:3-11 “So make every effort to apply the benefits of those promises to your life. Then your faith will produce a life of moral excellence. A life of moral excellence leads to knowing God better.”

I would take time to read all these scriptures yourself. It is through the word of God that we find our road map for our growth in the knowledge of Christ.

Rejoice. Encourage each other, live in harmony and peace.

Then the God of love and peace will be with you.

Greet each other in Christian love.

Amen.