Luke 10:30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead.
We tend to judge those who are not within our circle, and we tend to defend those who are. The priest and the Levite in today’s scripture illustrate that principle: “You are not one of mine. I will not get involved.” But the Samaritan chooses to show compassion on a human who is suffering.
Luke 10:31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side.
That is what Jesus wants of us–to treat everyone as our neighbor, to treat everyone with compassion, regardless of any other factor–who they are, where they worship, who they love, how they vote, etc etc. The principle is so incredibly easy to grasp, but the reality can often prove quite challenging.
Luke 10:32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.
Precious Savior, Help me to live as You live, to love as You love, beyond the borders of my circle, beyond the boundaries of my understanding. Help me to show compassion to all others, regardless of anything that separates us. Help me to be more like You. Amen.
Luke 10:33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.
Have a blessed day.