Compassion on the Inside & Out 1 Peter 3:8-12 We are to live at peace with other Christian believers.
When the world looks at believers, they are to see a most unusual unity, a spirit of oneness that is not found anyplace else on earth. They are to see believers who are so unified and so closely knit together that they are as brothers, sisters, who stand together, who love and support each through all the trials and temptations of life. God has called all of us to extend His compassion for us to one another. But demonstrating compassion in our busy, daily lives is often easier said than done, especially in the selfish and indifferent society in which we live. It may seem like our acts of compassion often go unnoticed; when someone reviles us, we turn the other cheek, but no one seems to see. God knows, however, and He takes note of our acts of compassion. We may feel all alone in doing right, but we can take heart knowing that God will reward us for living a life of compassion. In our fast-paced world, we hurry along through our daily activities, often taking for granted the many blessings God has given us.