Heartfelt Compassion

Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive. Above all, put on love — the perfect bond of unity. And let the peace of the Messiah, to which you were also called in one body, control your hearts. Be thankful.
Colossians 3:12‭-‬15 HCSB

When we dress in the morning, first we put on underwear, then say a shirt or blouse, next pants or a skirt, if is is cold a jacket. Each of these items play a part in our dress. We like to collect a few varieties, some more so than others. We won't get into collecting excessive amounts.

Without underwear, we are a little uncomfortable. If we are able to afford a few sets of underwear we know the joy of clean underwear. Heartfelt compassion is underwear. Out of this item flows goodness. If I have heartfelt compassion towards you, I will be kind and patient, humble and gentle and I will forgive you.

Where do I buy heartfelt compassion? My salvation was bought for me and heartfelt compassion was given to me as a gift. However, I must yield to it for it to apply. I might be given beautiful underwear, but it does me no good, unless I put it on and leave it on whilst I don the remaining garments.

Just so heartfelt compassion, which basically is the love of God, must be 'put on' and remain on. Amen!