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Post by Woody Williams on Jun 14, 2019 6:31:40 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Luke 10:29-37 ---------- But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" 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."
Devotional ---------- This most familiar story of Jesus was told in response to the question, "who is my neighbor?" The lawyer who asked the question was probably looking for a detailed answer with many fine distinctions about who is or is not my neighbor and what conditions might create a person being your neighbor. Jesus surprises the lawyer with a parable that lifts up a simple and direct principle to guide our actions in response to that question. Whoever needs my love is my neighbor.
Prayer ----------------- Continue to teach my heart through your living Word and active love, O Lord. Amen
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