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Jesus' Parable of the Good Samaritan, and how you can be the Good Samaritan.

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25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” 27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[c]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[d]” 28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” 29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii[e] and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ 36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” 37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” Luke 10:25-37, NIV Bible

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Jesus' Parable of the Good Samaritan is a well-known parable not only to Christians, but to unbelievers also. It's message is to go and care for others that are suffering, dying, and in need, as it is shown through the Good Samaritan in the parable itself.

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All of us should be the Good Samaritan. I know that it will be tough sometimes, but you must be the Good Samaritan. Why not? You will be loving one another as he has loved us, which is what Jesus commanded us to do as his followers.

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The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the most well-known parables of Jesus Christ, in that its message could be practiced every single day. Jesus tells that there was a man who was beaten to the point of death, and he was on the side of the road. A priest saw him, but passed by as if nothing were there. Likewise a Levite, someone highly regarded as a good person, saw him, but did nothing about it and passed by. Then a Samaritan, who was looked down upon all the others, saw him, and took pity on him. He took him, and cared for him, gave him food and water, put proper clothing on him, bandaged him up from the wounds, and paid for all the expenses concerning the man (See Gospel above, Luke 10:25-37).

So, how can we be like the Good Samaritan in our everyday lives? If Jesus tells us to go and do likewise, what should we do?

If you see someone sick, go to them, and help them in any way you can until they are feeling better. It does not matter if they are strangers or a friend; you must care for them like the Good Samaritan. If you see someone who is hungry or thirsty, give them some of your food and water, so that they may be filled and happy again. If you see someone who is tired and angry, comfort them so that they may be rested and calm. Again, it does not matter if the person is a stranger or not; care for them, for you will be doing the Lord's work.

So go, and help those who are suffering. Even if they turned you away, you will know that you have done right, and not wrong. Be the Good Samaritan, just as Jesus Christ tells us to be.