"Go and do likewise." These word of Jesus ends his teaching on the Good Samaritan. However, I have noticed that in today's world, many people are good about telling others they need to go and do likewise (help those in need) but don't do it themselves or do it for everyone to see which according to Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount is equally as worthless (Matthew 6:1-4). When it comes to helping those in need what we see in this parable is helping those who cross our path and can help. It's not about being seen or looking for those in need but those who come across our path. Some will and it is up to us as Christians to help those with real needs and not to judge how others do it.
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