2007-08-19 10:30:43 · 12 answers · asked by zclifton2 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-08-19 10:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by Steve Amato 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus told that story in response to a question from one of his followers about who our neighbors are. Two Jews, one of them a priest, walked past the injured Jew lying on the side of the road. Samaritans and Jews did not get along well, but it was a Samaritan who helped the injured Jew, took him to an inn, and paid the inn keeper in advance for taking care of the man.
What point do you think Jesus was trying to make? Maybe that all men are our neighbors?
2007-08-19 17:42:02 · answer #2 · answered by alikij 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To me, the parable of the Good Samaritan shows that we need to be accepting of all people as equals to ourselves, regardless of differences. We should always be willing to help our fellow man, even if he is completely different from us. God looks favorably on our helping and forgiving others unconditionally.
2007-08-19 17:38:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I understand that it was the normal every day Joe that took care of this guy and took him to the inn to be taken care of and promised to pay for all of his expenses upon his return, I understand that some of the righteous ignored him and the problem. I understand. If someone near you is hurting and in pain, even if he's a stranger you should do everything in your power to help them out.
2007-08-19 17:38:41 · answer #4 · answered by I'm Here 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets." Matthew 7:12, King James Version.
"And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise." Luke 6:31, King James Version.
2007-08-19 17:47:40 · answer #5 · answered by dreamdress2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lady, you just asked a question with too many words I didn't understand. Good day.
2007-08-19 17:36:52 · answer #6 · answered by Red 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That help does not always come from the expected sources.
2007-08-19 17:35:24 · answer #7 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That we are to love every person on earth just as we love ourselves. We are to always be kind to everyone no matter what.
2007-08-19 18:27:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Even though you are a Christian, you can help a Muslim even though they hate you, because, that is the Christian thing to do.
2007-08-19 17:41:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give of your self without expecting anything in return....
2007-08-19 17:35:41 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Sunny Girl♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋