Sunday, October 11, 2015

OUR CHRISTIAN DUTY


Luke 10:36-37            Jesus asked: “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robber?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise”.

  
The Parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us to give of ourselves and our possessions. The Samaritan places himself in God’s service to another human in need. Service can be in desolate and dangerous locations or it could be in your neighborhood or workplace. The Samaritan responds when others of more worldly or pious beliefs are not willing to respond. He not only gives of himself but also his possessions. He provides for others out of the bounty that God has given him. His spiritual maturity allowed him to stop and address the need of others. His material blessings were sufficient to meet the need of another. Enough was given to the innkeeper to allow the injured man to stay there for two months. At the end of the parable Jesus says to us “go and do likewise.”

The Parable of the Lost Sheep reflects the sacrifice of time given to find the lost. Our availability should not be limited or place. The needs of the lost sheep were great enough for the Shepherd to leave the entire flock to find the lost sheep. By faith he leaves the flock to search, knowing God would oversee the flock’s welfare. The fellowship of others has been set aside to find the one who is lost. It may take much in the way of strength and possessions to find the lost, but it is our duty.

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