Ten Characteristics of a Caring Person

Ten Characteristics of a Caring Person

August 27, 2015 Year B

Psalm 15:1-5

What kind of person can hang out with God? What type of person does God consider a friend? The kind of friend is someone who know what it really means to care for others.

What are the characteristics of a caring person? Jesus described caring – which is the supreme intent of the Mosaic Law – as loving God and loving one another (Matthew 22:36-40). This psalm lays out a variety of ways in which a person can show that they care, that they love God and love one another.

1. Lives honestly (Psalm 15:2)

2. Practices righteousness (Psalm 15:2)

3. Is truthful (Psalm 15:2)

4. Does not slander (Psalm 15:3)

5. Does not harm others (Psalm 15:3)

6. Does not discredit the neighbors (Psalm 15:3)

7. Hates the same people whom God has rejected (Psalm 15:4)

8. Honors those who respect God (Psalm 15:4)

9. Doesn’t rob people (Psalm 15:5)

10. Doesn’t cheat people out of their money (Psalm 15:5)

These ten characteristics show the kind of caring love and empathy that someone should have who plans to be a friend of God.

Prayer: God, help me be a better friend to You by being more caring to others. Help me see what characteristics I lack in empathy.