Let Compassion Step Up To the Plate

The gospel episode of the Good Samaritan mirrors the soul of the person replete with compassion; although animosity has shaped the racial slur between Jews and Samaritans ; like a clash of the titans. That biblical motif, ‘who is my neighbor?’ makes sense, it gives a colossal implication to everyone in quest – in pain, in dire need to be assisted in many ways; a call of duty with its depth of love and compassion. The story itself is simple but concrete in action, the powerful response that knows no second thought; immediately, an act to the aid of someone who’s wounded – enhances one’s sensibility and caring attitudes to many. It’s an affirmation of ‘who am I to those who’re in need.’ like that Samaritan who never worries what’s gonna happen later; suffused with compassion, he shows the spirit of God’s instruction, that kind spirit in the form of religion reveals who he is to others. Unlike those two spiritual leaders who just walked by and ignored, the man who’s beaten and almost dead on the side of the road; their hypocritical pride, fear or what other people might say truly, a strong force that in light of this gospel episode they appear making distinction of race or current situation in turn. In Jericho where this incident takes place and unfolds its main point, gives the opportunity to everyone who reflects its relevance and, the possibility to see anew what patterns in one’s life needs a change; either in true character or interpreting the real phenomenon before him. It’s a challenge in depth, a kind of revelation that entails human care, Like a person’s inward experience that flows into a sublime action; With its working spontaneity deep within, along with inclusive application That episode indeed, illustrates a treasure trove of human compassion.