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Neighbor
The word in Greek & English refers to one who is or resides nearby.
The word in Hebrew refers to a caregiver, like a shepherd, who feeds, protects, etc.
We have been directed by God to love our neighbor as ourselves (Lev. 19:18, Matt. 5:43, 19:19, 22:39,
Mark 12:31-33, Luke 10:27, Rom 13:9-10, Gal. 5:14, James 2:8)
Compassion
Greek, splagchma or rawkhan, suffering with, a yearning within to help, to demonstrate intimate mercy
We are called to demonstrate compassion (Prov. 3:27-28, Luke 6:36, James 2:14-17, 1 John 3:17, Gal.
6:2, Eph. 4:32, Phil. 2:3-4, 1 Pe. 3:8-9, Jude 22-23)
God’s Compassion (Ex. 3:7-8, 34:5-7 (a part of God’s name), Lam. 3:22, 2 Chron. 30:9, 36:15, Judges 2:18, Ps.
78:38, 86:15, 103:13-14, 111:4, 112:4, 145:8, Isa. 14:1, 54:10, Jonah 4:2, Mi. 7:19)
Jesus felt/demonstrated Compassion (Matt. 9:6 & 36, 14:14, 15:32, 20:34, Mk. 1:40-42, 6:34, 8:2, Luke 7:13)
Human Compassion
Our best efforts and intentions to love and care for others will always be tainted with a mixture of
motives. Selfish thoughts and actions often color our relationships with others
Saw Him
Saw Him
Poured Oil (soother, Isa. 1:6) & Wine (antiseptic) on Him (Care)
Note: The lawyer’s question had a faulty premise. There was nothing he or any one can
do to be saved.
The Traveler