The boundaries of neighbourliness should not be seen simply in generalised terms. In the 'parable of the good Samaritan' as we know it, Jesus asks a question that sought to push boundaries a little: " Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”(Luke... Continue Reading →
BECOMING COMPLETE LOVERS
DAY 306 Matthew 25:40 The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ A bicycle is designed to run on two wheels. Through skill, one might be able to make some progress with one wheel, but it... Continue Reading →
DON’T JUDGE TOO QUICKLY
275/365 Luke 10:30 Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. The language used in scripture often allows us to retrace steps to enter the minds of the characters about whom... Continue Reading →
BE A NEIGHBOUR
185/365 Luke 10:36 Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” It is no ruse that the Priest and Levite had places to get: the temple, the synagogue, the members of their community. That however ought not have presented them from being neighbours... Continue Reading →
IF GOD HAD A FACE
DAY 306 0F 365 IN 2021 IF GOD HAD A FACE Matthew 25:37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungry, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? In the song 'one of us', a repeating verse comes to mind after I read the content of the... Continue Reading →