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One of the reasons I\u2019m blogging through this book is that it was written by a pastor, and it is important for me to understand more deeply what pastors think and do. Chp. 6 deals with the heart of pastoral vision: compassion. How compassionate are you? Here\u2019s a definition for each of us:
\n\u201cIf Christian behavior includes gut-level feelings of mercy, making God\u2019s heart visible, then surely pastors who are having Christ formed in them must model a radical compassion\u201d (90). How about each of us, how compassionate are we? really?
\nCompassion in the Gospels describes Jesus\u2019 behavior \u2014 a need is presented, Jesus\u2019 responds in a visible manner (that is how one knows he was compassionate), a contrast is sometimes made with those who are not showing compassion, and then Jesus acts<\/em> to end the need. Compassion is never stopped at emotion; it prompts action. When compassion ends with no more than emotional response, mercy is aborted. This paragraph extends John\u2019s thoughts and it is what came to mind as I read this chp.
\nJohn suggests the sermon is not the heart of pastoral ministry. Pastoring is, and pastoring means showing compassion. This is the art of finding how each person is part of and perpetuates God\u2019s fascinating Story! (You might want to read that again; it sums up something said on p. 93.)<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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