The divine art of sympathy

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The divine art of sympathy
(J.R. Miller)
"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our
weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we
are" Hebrews
4:15
No books nor universities can teach us the divine art of sympathy.
We must be strongly tempted ourselves--before we can understand what others
suffer in their temptations.
We must have deep sorrow ourselves--before we can be true comforters of
others in their times of sorrow.
We must walk through the deep valley ourselves--before we can be guides to
others in the same shadowy valleys.
We must feel the strain, and carry the burden, and endure the struggle
ourselves--and only then can we be touched with the feeling of sympathy, or
can
give help to others in life's stresses and overwhelming needs. So we see one
compensation of suffering--it prepares us for being helpers to others.
"Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love
as brothers, be compassionate and humble." 1 Peter 3:8
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