Empathy | Shoes – Week 2

Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied Himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
– Philippians 2:5-8 (ESV)

Jesus wept.
– John 11:35 (ESV) 

3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
– Isaiah 53:3 (ESV)

Narcissism: personality qualities include thinking very highly of oneself, needing admiration, believing other are inferior and lacking empathy for others.

36 So the Jews said, “See how He loved him!
– John 11:36 (ESV) 

1. Actively Listen

2. Validate Emotions

3. Pray

And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.
– Luke 23:34 (ESV)

When He saw the crowds, He had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
– Matthew 9:36 (ESV)

Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
– Matthew 11:28 (ESV)