“And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
“He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?”
“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”
“And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.”
“But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?”
“And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.”
“And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.”
“And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.”
“But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,”
“And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.”
“And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.”
“Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?”
“And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.”
Mercy in the Life of Jesus >
Jesus Exemplifies Mercy through His Teachings >
Jesus taught about mercy in the parable of the Good Samaritan
Jesus Advocated for the Oppressed >
Jesus' Parables: Illustrations of Advocacy for the Oppressed >
The parable of the Good Samaritan illustrates Jesus' call to love and advocate for those who are marginalized and oppressed.
Works as Evidence of Faith >
Biblical Examples of Faith Manifested Through Works >
The Good Samaritan's Act of Kindness as a Demonstration of His Faith
God's Love for the Marginalized >
Biblical Examples of God's Love for the Marginalized >
The story of the Good Samaritan illustrates God's love for the marginalized. The Samaritan, an outcast himself, is the one who shows compassion and love.
Kindness as a Habit >
Understanding Kindness from a Biblical Perspective >
Biblical Examples of Kindness
Love Breaks Down Barriers >
Biblical Examples of Love Breaking Barriers >
The love of the Good Samaritan breaking ethnic and religious barriers
Love Without Discrimination >
Jesus' Example of Love Without Discrimination >
Jesus taught that everyone is our neighbor and deserving of love.
Equality in Love >
The Call to Love Others Equally >
Demonstrating love without discrimination, following the example of the Good Samaritan
Love through Deeds >
Examples of Love through Deeds in the Bible >
The Good Samaritan showing love through his actions
Jesus Showing Mercy >
Emulating Jesus' Mercy in Our Lives >
Actively Seeking Opportunities to Show Mercy
Building Bridges >
Building Bridges with our Neighbors >
Showing kindness and compassion to those around us.
Practice Hospitality >
Practical Ways to Practice Hospitality Today >
Showing kindness to strangers and those in need