How the Good Samaritan Fuels our Compassion - Luke 10.25-37

Jobey McGinty

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, an African American man in Minneapolis, died under the knee of a police officer, subsequently setting off protests and calls for an end to injustice and discrimination. Though there are many aspects that are plain and simple, such as the fact that racism is a wicked sin, an affront to God and His creativity and glory, as well as a denial of God creating all men and women as equal, there is much nuanced complications just below the surface.  

There is much to be discussed beyond one simple sermon. However, it seems the best starting point is to take a posture of humble learning and service. In the story of the Good Samaritan, a certain lawyer aims to get himself off the hook as he considers what is required to "love yo ...