Scripture: Luke 10: 30-32
30 Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. 31 “By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. 32 A Temple assistant[d] walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side.
Scripture Commentary: What character do you play in the story?
When you see someone in need, do you ignore them or do you try to help? Most of us have heard the story of the priest, Levite, Samaritan, and victim. We don’t know the victim’s name or where he came from but we know his fate.
We pass by people everyday who are in need. They beg for money or food outside of stores, or they’re just trying to get out of the cold or heat. When you see them, do you cross the street or just walk by? How are we any different from the priest or Levite? We are not!
Think! The person in need could be you or someone you know or a family member. We are truly our brother’s keeper. Are you the Samaritan, who has love in his heart?
This parable teaches us to love our neighbor; love as God loves us. The Jews hated Samaritans. People today hate someone who is a different color skin or who speaks another language. But we are all God’s children and no one is more special than the other. Since God loves us all as we are, why can’t we love one another as God loves us?
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