Curiosity Or Compassion?

Curiosity Or Compassion?

Bible: John 9:1-12

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This happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him (V.2).

Why is it that when we hear about someone who is struggling in some way, we are more interested in the details of what happened than we are about how we can help?

When Jesus’ friends passed a blind beggar (JOHN 9:1), their question about why he was suffering was all they could think about—so they forgot to look for ways they could actually help him! “Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” they asked (V.2). Their question for Jesus showed that they were way out of step with His love and care. In fact, lurking beneath their question was a judgemental attitude—they wanted to know who to blame—as if that would make anyone feel better!

Thankfully, Jesus lived out care and love for the man. Instead of gossiping about what had happened to this man or why, He helped, which in this case meant healing him. He made it clear that the man’s blindness was given to him for this very moment. It allowed Jesus to make God’s love known as He took time out to care for a man most people probably ignored or just gossiped about every day.

Feeling curious about somebody’s problem? Shift into Jesus’ mode and move past curiosity. Look instead to see how you can help and pray. Show the compassionate love of Jesus.

DO YOU WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS? SWAP CURIOSITY WITH COMPASSION.

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries