A devotional reflection on Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan.
A lawyer asked Jesus, Who is my neighbour. Jesus responded with a story that exposed the deeper issue: not who qualifies as a neighbor, but what it means to be one.
A Compassion That Crosses Boundaries
The Samaritan crossed cultural, religious, and social barriers to help a wounded stranger. Compassion moved him. Mercy guided him. Love defined him. Jesus showed that neighbor love is active, costly, and inclusive.
A Call to Go and Do Likewise
Jesus ended the parable with a command: Go, and do thou likewise. Love is not theory; it is action. It sees need. It moves toward pain. And it reflects the heart of God.
Living as True Neighbors
Believers embody this teaching when they show mercy, extend kindness, and love beyond comfort. Compassion becomes their witness. And love becomes their identity.
Related Bible Verses
Luke 10:33 – A certain Samaritan had compassion.
Luke 10:34 – He bound up his wounds.
Luke 10:36 – Which now of these three.
Luke 10:37 – Go, and do thou likewise.
John 13:35 – By this shall all men know.
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