In our text for today, The Parable of the Good Samaritan -Luke 10:25-37 , a lawyer asks Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” Rather than answer the question directly Jesus tells an incredible story. Twenty centuries later we are called to wrestle with this same question. Be prepared that the answer – as it was for the lawyer – may challenge us and move us beyond our comfort zone. The reality is “We Don’t Get to Pick Our Neighbors” or limit our love. We don’t get to pass up or pass by those who have fallen by the side of the road of life. Go and show mercy! It is easy to say but oh, so hard to live out. May we boldly live into the law and invitation to love our neighbors.
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