As a law enforcement officer have you ever given someone a break by not arresting them or by not writing them a traffic ticket? Take a look at what the bible says about compassion:
- Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32(NIV)
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- Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Romans 12:17(NLT)
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- Instead, do what the Scriptures say: “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink, and they will be ashamed of what they have done to you.” Romans 12:20(NLT)
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- “Do for others what you would like them to do for you. This is a summary of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12(NLT)
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- Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12(NIV)
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- But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, aithfulness,gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23(NIV)
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- Then this message came to Zechariah from the LORD: “This is what the LORD Almighty says: Judge fairly and honestly, and show mercy and kindness to one another. Do not oppress widows, orphans, foreigners, and poor people. And do not make evil plans to harm each other. Zechariah 7:8-10(NLT)
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- God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9(NLT)
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- When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36(NIV)
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