Quiet Time Notes

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Mind of Christ - Helping People (part IV)

June 29th, 2011
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Words of Christ that teach us compassion

Example Compassion Lack of Compassion
Goats and  Sheep
Matthew 25:31-46
Sheep
1. Very conscious of peoples needs; These have people on their minds, very people centered.
2. Very selfless, No ulterior motive
Goats
1. Did not regard the people who  were in need of help as important as Jesus, did not value people.
2. Unconscious of people’s needs or unwilling to help them.
Matthew 18:21-35 The King Unmerciful Servant
Luke 12:16-35a The Rich Fool The Rich Young Fool
1. Very self-centered, his thoughts only of his own personal comfort and security.
Luke 16:19-31 The Rich Man and Lazarus The Rich Man
Luke 10:30-37 The Good Samaritan The Priest and the Levite

Key Phrase: The Words of Christ teach us compassion