Compassion Quote by John Macarthur
“Whenever we assign people to condemnation without mercy because they do not do something the way we think it ought to be done or because we believe their motives are wrong, we pass judgment that only God is qualified to make.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Gospel According to Jesus", 1985
Judgment belongs to God; humans should extend mercy instead of condemning others.
In simple terms: Leave judgment to God, show mercy.
Key Takeaway
Practice compassion over condemnation.
Themes
mercy
judgment
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
theological
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- church discipline
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you judged too quickly?
- How can mercy transform a situation?
A Different Perspective
Human bias can cloud mercy.
