Passion without compassion is the opposite of the teachings of Jesus? Yes? No?
Can we have one without the other? Yes? No?
Dictionary pertaining to passion and theology;
- Theology.
- the sufferings of Christ on the cross or His sufferings subsequent to the Last Supper.
- the narrative of Christ’s sufferings as recorded in the Gospels.
Compassion, dictionary;
“a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.”
We are in a season many Christians refer to as lent. This year the dates are, Wed, Mar 5, 2025 – Thu, Apr 17, 2025.
“The season of Lent lasts for forty days (not including Sundays). It is a time when Christians reflect and prepare for the celebrations of Easter. We often use 3R’s to daily remind us, reflection, repentance and reconciliation. “
“Christians often observe the season by choosing to give something up, whether it’s a particular food or drink, a habit, or some other behavior.”We give thought to Jesus and his 40 day fast.
“The “Passion of Jesus Christ” is the story of Jesus’ suffering, arrest, trial, and crucifixion. The word “passion” comes from the Latin word patior, which means “to suffer” or “to endure.”
Did Jesus have compsssjon for the whole world by giving us an account of His Passion for you by a symbol of The Cross in YouTube form? Or, has this story been told by eye witnesses so His story would become your story. Why did God, the Father, have so much passion for the world that His Love for humans turned into such compassion that “The Cross” became our cross? Or, has it?
And, why do we need “The Cross”? Or, do we even need the cross.
““For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (“John 3:16)
“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”
(John 3:17 NKJV)
“Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23)
Thanks for sharing your 3R’s …reflection, repentance and reconciliation be it here, there or wherever you might be!
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Sara, thank you for keeping us grounded in Jesus Christ, His teachings sound theology, and what He means by all the timely blogs on The Daily Lily, including this one.
You asked us many questions and gave us much to ‘reflect’ on.
With regard to your question: “Passion without compassion is the opposite of the teachings of Jesus? Yes? No? Can we have one without the other? Yes? No?”
I think looking at the picture and reading all the scriptures and what you wrote, answers this for me as a No. No.
Regarding “sharing your 3R’s …reflection, repentance and reconciliation” …
Over a week ago, as I thought that Ash Wednesday and Lent must be approaching, I felt to get out my old, “The Book of Common Prayer”, given to me by one of my aunts when I was four years old. I periodically pick it up and treasure reading and thinking on its prayers, psalms and hymns on different occasions and times of the year.
The following prayer, that I have been reflecting on daily is referred to as ‘The Collect’ for “The first day of Lent, commonly called Ash Wednesday.” The note underneath it said, “it is to be said every day in Lent, after the Collect appointed for the day, until Palm Sunday.”
“Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
I thought this prayer related to this blog with regard to reflection, repentance and reconciliation.
And another scripture that comes to mind regarding reconciliation is, “For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation.” 2 Corinthians 5:19
Sara has asked, “And, why do we need ‘the Cross’ ? Or, do we even need the cross?”
The cross is the symbol of Christ’ death, burial, and resurrection. Jesus’ love for mankind was given freely, at the Cross. I can’t imagine not needing the Cross? Or, maybe I need some instruction/ teaching on this? ✝️🙏
I found this list in my readings and wanted to share.
Thank you for sharing the above list about the Cross, Sara. It sure helps provide us with a way to keep focused on the depth and width of its meaning, and addresses as Tammy wrote, “I can’t imagine not needing the Cross?”
It helps point our gaze in the right direction, moment by moment, and reminds me and provides real meaning to the title and first line in the hymn, “When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died…”.
For Christians, the cross holds profound meaning, symbolizing Jesus’s sacrifice and death for humanity’s redemption, representing God’s love and justice, and offering hope for a new life in Christ.
Thinking about the Cross as we journey through the season of Lent together I though of how this song has a way of opening our hearts to why we individually love the cross.
Thankful for this kind of love, God has for all mankind ✝️ Beautiful 🎵 🎶 🎶 🎵 ✝️🙌
I read this in a devotional today;
“Grace is not something God gives; grace is who God is. Grace is God’s official job description. Grace is what God does to keep alive—forever—all things that God has created in love.”
—Richard Rohr
I thought WOW! I don’t remember thinking on this in this way. Have you?
Did Grace go to the Cross?
“I thought WOW! I don’t remember thinking on this in this way. Have you?”
No, Sara, I cannot recall ever thinking on grace this way.
“Did Grace go to the Cross?”
Yes, because we learned from all the scriptures you shared and posted above, Sara, that Jesus went to the Cross.
And these scriptures I read tell us that Jesus (The Word) is God:
“In the beginning the Word already existed.
The Word was with God,
and the Word was God.” John 1:1
“He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him.”
“So the Word became human and made his home among us.” John 1:14
“No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart.” John 1:18
“all things that God has created in love.” … This sentence from the devotional you shared, Sara, sure supports what Tammy wrote and was thinking on above, “Jesus’ love for mankind was given freely, at the Cross.” …and, “Thankful for this kind of love, God has for all mankind”.
Thank you, Sara, for helping us know and understand Grace! One of my devotional’s this am said, “Before we can obey and experience God’s grace, we must understand it.” – Alistair Begg
O love of God, how rich and pure!
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure—
The saints’ and angels’ song.
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When hoary time shall pass away,
And earthly thrones and kingdoms fall;
When men who here refuse to pray,
On rocks and hills and mountains call;
God’s love, so sure, shall still endure,
All measureless and strong;
Redeeming grace to Adam’s race—
The saints’ and angels’ song.
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Words & Music © 1923, Ren. 1951 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188.
God has this kind of LOVE for all! Please don’t reject it, receive it, it’s free, it’s paid for by Him🙏✝️
Thank you Tammy for caring. Thank you for having passion and compassion. Beautiful example of the love of God.
it’s about 8 am pretty early here and I just got off the phone encouraging another that seems to overdo being busy; with the words, be still…take time to sit and listen. The words you highlighted for us to read…
”When men who here refuse to pray,
On rocks and hills and mountains call;
God’s love, so sure, shall still endure,…Tammy invites us all to the beautiful table of love!
“God has this kind of LOVE for all! Please don’t reject it, receive it, it’s free, it’s paid for by Him🙏✝️”
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Adding to what Tammy wrote on the love of God, and the song verses that Sara shared, this verse especially stood out:
“To write the love of God above
Would drain the ocean dry;
Nor could the scroll contain the whole,
Though stretched from sky to sky.”
It reminded me of a verse from the gospel that John wrote about all that Jesus did to show his love for us while He was on earth.
“This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true. Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” John 21:24-25
Debi, you quoted from John 21 “We know that his testimony is true. Jesus did many other things as well…” I thought of this truth from Malachi….
“True instruction was in his (Jesus, the Messiah) mouth, and no wrong was found on his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity.”
Malachi 2:6 ESV
https://bible.com/bible/59/mal.2.6.ESV
The hymn writer has such beautiful insight into this truth;
“To write the love of God above
Would drain the ocean dry;
Nor could the scroll contain the whole,
Though stretched from sky to sky.”🎶
This wonderful gift I hold in the palm of my hand writing to each of you reaches worldwide! Jesus holds nail scars in his hands. He also has names tattood in the palm of his hands.
“Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands;Your walls are continually before Me.
His mind likewise was on his people yet his head was wrapped as a thorny crown of scorn!
His side was pierced with water and blood flowing. Yet, not a bone was broken!
JOHN 19:36-37 36 For these things were done that the Scripture should be fulfilled, “Not one of His bones shall be broken.” 37 And again another Scripture says, “They shall look on Him whom they pierced.”
We have so much more to share as we call to remembrance the love of God for all of us. “The love of God is greater far
Than tongue or pen can ever tell.
It goes beyond the highest star
And reaches to the lowest hell.”