When receiving news of others' misfortune, the compassionate reactions can be categorized into two:
1. I have compassion because I am no better than you, we all need God's mercy.
2. I have compassion because I am more fortunate than you.
The first one is that of a Christian.
The second one is not, because it is the kind of pity or sympathy results from one's security first. "If I am also in the same troubling boat, how can I have time to be compassionate to others?", "If you want to donate money, be sure that you are rich first". Therefore, this kind does not truly love others as equal, it is the kind of pity coming out of pride, whether it is admitted or not. Unfortunately for them, many in this category serve in Christian ministries. However, I praise God for using them for His ultimate glory.