The Undercover Adventist

  The question "Who is my neighbor?" comes from Luke 10:25-37, where a lawyer asks Jesus this exact question. In response, Jesus tells the Parable of the Good Samaritan, in which a man is beaten and left for dead. A priest and a Levite pass by without helping, but a Samaritan—someone from a group despised by the Jews—stops, cares for the man, and provides for his recovery. Who Is My Neighbor? Jesus' parable teaches that our neighbor is not just the person who lives near us, shares our background, or belongs to our social circle. Instead, our neighbor is anyone in need , regardless of race, status, or difference. The Samaritan did not let social divisions or personal inconvenience stop him from showing mercy. Who Is Your Neighbor? Your neighbor includes: The person in crisis who needs help. The outcast or marginalized individual in your community. The person with whom you may have cultural, political, or personal differences. Even those considered "enemies...