Compassion

Nehemiah told the rich Jews to stop charging interest (exacting usury) on their loans to their needy brothers (5:10). God never intended people to profit from other’s misfortunes. In contrast to the values of this world, God says that caring for one another is more important than personal gain. When a Christian brother or sister suffers, we all suffer (1 Corinthians 12:26). We should help needy believers, not exploit them. The Jerusalem church was praised for working together to eliminate poverty (Acts 4:34-35). Remember, God places special interest on those who are sensitive to the poor (Proverbs 28:27). Make it a practice to help those in need around you.

That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.      1 Corinthians 12:25-26 (KJV)

 There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need.     Acts 4:34-35 (NIV)

Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.
Proverbs 28:27 (NLT)