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Compassion describes one of those longings that we find easier to feel than to describe. We can see that compassion relates to sympathy and empathy but it seems deeper. Showing compassion is not so much about how someone feels toward us but is more about how he or she acts towards us.
As Jesus preached about the kingdom and healed many diseases, his ministry expanded rapidly. Crowds were growing; demands were great. Once in a while, a quick event unfolded that left a lasting impression, such as when a leper came to Jesus. When this leper approached Jesus, he was breaking all the rules. Lepers were "unclean" and weren't supposed to come near anyone. But Jesus looked beyond that fact and showed compassion to the leper.
