Friday, December 31, 1999
Friday, December 31, 1999
As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because
they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.
Just before Christmas in 1995 a fire destroyed the mill. More than fourteen hundred employees
and their families were distraught. They were afraid that the disaster would force the mill to close
permanently and they would lose their jobs.
Instead, Aaron Feuerstein announced the day after the disaster that the company would continue
to pay the workers until the production lines could be reestablished. He issued Christmas bonuses.
He said he would get the company up and running--not in Thailand or in the Philippines--but right
there in Methuan. It was an unexpected, but crucial, act of compassion. It has, in fact, made
other corporate barons nervous, worrying that Mr. Feuerstein's example might cause their
workers to expect compassion from them.
Compassion is one of the important things Jesus modeled for us. I sure hope we will find ways to
show more compassion in 2000.
(Mark 6:34
NRSV)
Aaron Feuerstein is a 70-year-old owner of a textile mill in Methuan, Massachusetts. His
grandfather founded the mill 90 years ago.
Lord Jesus, your compassion is never ending. May I follow you lead. Amen.
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