Even if their beliefs are different from mine

Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! (Romans 12:15–16 NLT)

 Jesus constantly reminded His disciples and others around Him to have empathy and compassion and to try to look at things from others’ perspectives. I’ve gathered a few verses on this topic, which I’ve found to be a help in reminding me to be empathetic and compassionate with those I come into contact with, even if their beliefs are different from mine.
 - Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. —Luke 6:36–37
 - If you love only those people who love you, will God reward you for this? Even tax collectors love their friends. If you greet only your friends, what’s so great about this? Don’t even unbelievers do that? (Matthew 5:46–47 CEV)
 - God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people. So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient. (Colossians 3:12 CEV)
 - Encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11 NLT) —Simon Bishop [1]

 Love is the essence of human experience and emotion. It is at the root of all and everything we, as humans, do. Without love what do we live for? —Author Unknown

[1] Activated Empathy and Compassion

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