Lee Roberson pastored the Highland Park Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee for over forty years. He founded Tennessee Temple University as well. Based on his great experience in pastoring, training Christian leaders and speaking in churches all over the country, he stated that the greatest need in our churches is compassion.
Our doctrine is straight, our separation is present and our programs are organized.
But our compassion is missing.
It has been said that the Christian army is the only one that kills its own wounded.
Jesus’ preaching and teaching was in direct contrast to the strict law keeping, eye for an eye, attitude. Yet, we continue to run around policing people’s behavior and informing them that they deserve all they are struggling with.
Jesus said, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.”
I’d rather err on the side of mercy and compassion every time than falsely accuse and judge.
When asked what is wrong with the world, Dr. Roberson replied, “I’ll tell you what’s wrong. People don’t care.”
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