“Go And Do Likewise”

Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan while traveling came near him, and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.’ Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

Luke 10:30-37

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, a parable is told which concerned a priest, a religious scholar, and a hated Samaritan. We all know the outcome. The question is what we do with this story. Just know that at some point you will be called to help someone you might otherwise simply walk by.

As we move through life, we are challenged to respond to the needs of people. We will either show them Christ’s love or be indifferent. How will be respond to those God chooses to put in our way?

Compassion never goes out of fashion.

Our Daily Bread – October 18, 2006