The Neighborly Samaritan

The parable of the neighborly Samaritan demonstrates the enduring and provocative power of a good story. The language and point of the parable have worked their way into our language. People who have never read the New Testament or have no idea whatsoever of who a Samaritan is are influenced by it.

Many states have what is referred to as a Good Samaritan law. It relieves persons who give aid to an accident victim of liability. In their attempt to render assistance in an accident they may inadvertently aggravate some injury. The law prevents them from being exposed to a lawsuit in which they are sued for having performed an act of mercy in an emergency.

CONTEXT

Context of the Lectionary
The First Lesson. (Amos 7:7-17) Amos has a vision of a plumb line used to …