The Good Samaritan
Some brief thoughts on the Parable of the Good Samaritan:
- This parable is utterly brilliant--see how Jesus totally flips the perspective?
- Neighbor moves from the object ("Who is my neighbor?) to the subject ("How can I be a neighbor?").
- Samaritans were HATED by the Jews and considered half-breeds. Who would be the Samaritan today if Jesus were telling YOU this parable? Donald Trump? Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? An illegal immigrant? A member of the Border Patrol?
- Jesus makes it clear that there is no limit how much we should love and care for other people--the Good Samaritan does far more than just the minimum.
- The Christians faith is not about believing but about doing. Jesus says, "Go and do likewise."
To whom do you need to be a Good Samaritan today?
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