biblestr on Nostr: A reading of the Parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37, where Jesus ...

A reading of the Parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37, where Jesus teaches a profound lesson on compassion. In the story, a man is robbed, beaten, and left on the roadside. A priest and a Levite both pass by without stopping to help. But a Samaritan—a group often despised by the Jewish people—comes upon the man, cares for his wounds, places him on his own donkey, and takes him to an inn, covering the cost of his care.

Through this parable, Jesus answers the question of what it truly means to love God and others, illustrating the two greatest commandments. Here, the concept of "neighbor" expands beyond proximity or familiarity, embracing anyone in need, regardless of background. The Good Samaritan exemplifies the kind of unconditional, impartial, and selfless compassion that Jesus calls his followers to embody.



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