Character Traits of a Champion: Compassion

I, me, my, mine - isn't this the mindset we see the most today? It is all about what I need, what I want, what will benefit me the most. This mindset is in direct conflict with the Champion.  A Champion's motivation does not come from self-centeredness or motivation for personal gain. Why? Because the Champion has a heart of Compassion.

Compassion has the idea of investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others. Isn't that a foreign concept in today's world! The Champion gives sacrificially of their time, personal resources, and even their own physical well-being to reach out to other's without motivation of personal reward, acclimation, or gratification.

When we hear of natural disasters and see the outpouring of aid to that area, we think of those folks being compassionate toward those in need. But how many would be a part of giving that aid if the camera's were not rolling? How many would give if they were not on the front-page of the local paper? The true Champion with a heart of Compassion will invest in the lives of those hurting even when the cameras stop rolling, when they are not making headlines, and when everyone else has moved on to more "fulfilling" opportunities.

Have you met any Champions with a heart of Compassion? Are you seeking to have a heart of Compassion? Will you be a Champion?