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John, an employee in South Africa, had been late to work multiple times. Michael, John’s boss, warned him, but days later John was significantly late again.
Michael was prepared to fire John, but instead asked John why he continued to be late for work. Michael suddenly had a different perspective when he learned that John had persevered through miles of walking, multiple bus connections, and a broken-down bus.
Instead of firing John, Michael had compassion and became determined to find John reliable transportation to and from work.
Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
In business, there are times for discipline, but there are times, after we gain understanding, that compassion is more appropriate.
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