Luke 10:25-37 -Rules of the Samaritan

Combining the Good Samaritan and 3 Simple Rules

Luke 10:25–37 NRSV

25 Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” 27 He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” 28 And he said to him, “You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live.” 29 But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30 Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.’ 36 Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” 37 He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

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- THE BOD

The General Rules

“It is therefore expected of all who continue therein that they should continue to evidence their desire of salvation,” - BOD Par. 103

The General Rules

—> Do No Harm

“By doing no harm, by avoiding evil of every kind, especially that which is most generally practiced.” BOD Par. 103

Thomas a Kempis The Imitation of Christ , “ We cannot trust ourselves too much, because we often lack grace and understanding. the light within us is small, and we soon let even this burn out for lack of care....”

Luke 10:30–32 NRSV

30 Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.

—> Physical violence (obvious harm)

—> Doing nothing can often times do harm (passive harm/neglect)

—> Do Good

“By doing good; by being in every kind merciful after their power; as they have opportunity, doing good of every possible sort, and, as far as possible, to all...” - BOD Par. 103

Luke 10:33–35 NRSV

33 But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.’

—> compassion instead of pity

—> The immediate needs

—> The continuing needs

—> The future needs.

—> “Doing Good” means seeing the job through.

—> Stay in love with God

“By attending upon all the ordinances of God...” - Par 103

Luke 10:36–37 NRSV

36 Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” 37 He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

—> We can only understand mercy when we know and love God. We love God through being with God.