Luke 10, Part 3

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Observation: The parable of the good Samaritan. A lawyer, trying to test Jesus, asks what he needs to do to have eternal life. Jesus has him answer his own question by quoting the Law. Then the lawyer, trying to get out of his responsibility, asks who his neighbor is. Jesus, in His infinite wisdom, tells the parable of the good Samaritan, teaching that a neighbor shows compassion and mercy to anyone regardless of race, color, creed, religion, etc.

Application: We are like the robbery victim in the parable. Satan has robbed and wounded us. That is the effect of sin. Jesus came and had compassion for us. He paid the price for our sins, even when we were still sinners (Romans 3:23). Now He asks us to go and do likewise. Grace and compassion, as shown to us, must be shown to all, without judgment and without regard to race, color, or belief.

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, You saw us in distress and sent Your Son to heal our wounds and pay the price for our recovery. How can I not want to do the same? Yet at times I look at people and try to decide whether they are worthy of kindness based on their lives and actions. Thankfully You are so unlike me! You love everyone and want all to be saved. Teach me to be the same; soften my heart towards all people, so I may show kindness to all. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.