He Came Through Compassion
Jesus' compassion and pity for humanity are demonstrated through his existence, suffering, and death, which allowed him to deliver us from the mischief of sin.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the profound compassion of Jesus, who came to earth not for business but solely to save humanity. Unlike the Samaritan who helped out of circumstance, Jesus willingly entered our suffering, experiencing the full weight of our sins and wounds. He was not just a bystander but actively engaged in our plight, ultimately sacrificing Himself to deliver us from the robbers of sin. Spurgeon highlights that through Christ's suffering and death, we find the ultimate expression of pity and redemption. This act of love showcases the depth of Jesus' sympathy and commitment to our salvation.
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The Samaritan came to the wounded one because in the course of business he was led there, and, being there, he helped the man; but Jesus came to earth on no business but that of saving us, and he was found in our flesh that he might have sympathy with us. In the very existence of the man Christ Jesus you see the noblest form of pity manifested. And being here, where we had fallen among robbers, he did not merely run risks of being attacked by thieves himself, but he was attacked by them; he was wounded, he was stripped, and not half dead was he, but altogether dead, for he was laid in the grave.
He was slain for our sakes, for it was not possible for him to deliver us from the mischief which the thieves of sin had wrought upon us excepting by suffering that mischief in his own person; and he did suffer it that he might deliver us.
From a sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon entitled "The Good Samaritan," delivered June 17, 1877.
Sermon Outline
- I. The Samaritan's Compassion
- A. Led by circumstance to help the wounded man
- B. Showed pity and helped the man
- II. Jesus' Compassion
- A. Came to earth to save us, not for business
- B. Took on human flesh to have sympathy with us
- III. The Noblest Form of Pity
- A. Manifested in the existence of Jesus Christ
- B. Demonstrated through his suffering and death
Key Quotes
“In the very existence of the man Christ Jesus you see the noblest form of pity manifested.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“He was slain for our sakes, for it was not possible for him to deliver us from the mischief which the thieves of sin had wrought upon us excepting by suffering that mischief in his own person;” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We should strive to show compassion and pity to those in need, just as Jesus did.
- Jesus' suffering and death demonstrate the depth of his love and commitment to saving us from sin.
- We can have confidence in Jesus' ability to deliver us from the mischief of sin because he suffered and died for us.