May 3, 2017

Good Samaritan

Even those whom have not read the Bible know the story of the Good Samaritan, we have laws in this country to protect those whom render assistance!

Refresh your memory at Luke 10:25-37

Now Jesus is asked who are our neighbors ... after-all We are Jews.  Whom could be the neighbor, save for another Jew?  I am a righteous Jew, who could be my neighbor except another righteous Jew (in my opinion after-all!)?  I am from Jerusalem, whom is my equal before God? Just typical arguments for anything which will make us feel better about ourselves, if not superior!

And Jesus brings up the Samaritans, those pagan, idol worshiping half-breeds!  Samaritans really were the scum of the Earth!, unless we are talking about Romans,Scythians - or anyone else whom is not a Jew!

Unfortunately for those listening that day, the Samaritan is the hero - the one doing God's work ...

Move Your Faith
From your head to  your heart.
Loving God leads to loving people.
Else we are hypocrites, deserving of being ignored by the world!
This is calle3d faith in action.
Live your faith, incur the wrath of the evil one...

Admit Your Desire
Is the walk on the opposite side of the street from whgre you need to be.
Getting involved exposes you to unwanted risk.
Remember, no good deed goes unpunished.

Put Love Into Action
Find practical ways.
To another's good.
At your cost.

See Your Neighbors Everywhere
Who can you be a neighbor to?
Who repulses you ?
Who offends you?

Yup, God does not make it easy to be His follower ....

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