When considering the suffering of others, our feelings for the person(s) effected should not be placed over thought, the two should work hand in hand.
While compassion for others is certainly central to Christianity, it is not based purely on sentimentality. reason plays a role.
Compassionate fellow-feeling, however, can soon become self-indulgent and lead to spiritual pride. It imparts an inner glow, like a shot of whiskey on a cold day, but like whiskey it can prevent the clear-headedness which we need at least as much as we need warmth of heart. Pascal said that the beginning of morality was to think well; generosity of spirit is not enough.
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