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Jesus Asks, “Who Is Your Neighbor?”
Such an essential question, asked tenderly by our Lord.
What the world needs now is love
What the world needs now is love sweet love;
It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of.
What the world needs now is love sweet love;
No not just for some but for everyone. (Jackie DeShannon, 1965)You shall love your neighbor as yourself. (Matthew 22:39b, ESV, Jesus’ Second Great Commandment)
If Jesus were to reverse the situation in the Good Samaritan Parable, in Luke 10: 25–29. And, actually ask me, who is my neighbor? If Christ was to look directly into my heart, for an honest answer. I believe I would answer, all people I meet.
For I have been on the receiving end of hateful discrimination. It is poisoning, right down to the core. I believe my answer would be honestly, everyone. Not because I am pure and perfect. But, because God simply fashioned me this way.
In our life of faith with Jesus. A living reflection of His love.
By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13:35, ESV)
As we read of Jesus’ love for all those He met. Perfect love was showered upon each one. He showed no favoritism No discrimination in word, action or impression. Each person…
