I would like to know from the people who visit Jesus Christ Forums about their view on what constitutes compassion. Here is a short story with two questions. Feel free to answer them as you are led.
There is a well known addict who roams a particular neighborhood everyday begging for alms. One morning he walks up to a young man who resides in the neighborhood and begs for money. The young man talks to the addict for a while, but he refuses to give the addict any money and continues on his way. Some time later another young man who is on his way to work walks by. The addict walks up to him and begins to beg once again. The young man reaches into his pocket and gives the addict some money. The addict takes the money and goes on his way. That evening he is found dead from an overdose.
Now I have two questions.
Question #1 Who killed the addict ?
Question #2 Which one of the two men showed compassion?