060625-1830-Gene Shelton - God of Compassion

2006-06-25-1830 Sunday evening service. Gene Shelton is the speaker for this evening.Scripture Ref: Matthew 9:10-13Topic: CompassionNotes:- We forget how much God cares- We are held responsible to care for others- God loves the whole world, but each of us individually- Jesus confronted people out of love for them, but most people would rather avoid conflict. If we love, then we confront- Religious people hold to issues that complicate, what they do becomes more important than the people- Knowledge without compassion is empty- Knowledge makes you arrogant, but love edifies- Are we willing to invest the time in others that God has in us- My compassion does not save, but the spirit who draws- Are you approachable? Do they know what you stand for?- “There was a time I believed certain people deserved to go to Hell.?