Sunday 13th July 2025

The Good Samaritan.

Today, we looked at this well known story which Jesus told in response to a test question.

We noted how grace is given freely through faith. That  we are justified and given made righteous through our standing in Christ, and not through our outward actions.

We looked too at who our neighbour might be. We are to act lovingly towards all God`s people, not only those we can help easily. In the story it was the despised Samaritan who showed genuine love to someone who was not of his own kind.

The parable would have been shocking to the first hearers but we are reminded not to make excuses to give help to others in need. May we know God`s love in our hearts and as a response seek to bless others, even those we find it difficult to like.

Rev`d Theo Corney