Won't You Be My Neighbor: Who is My Neighbor?

The parable of the Good Samaritan begins with a crucial question: What must I do to inherit eternal life? When a religious expert asks Jesus this question, Jesus redirects him to Scripture's command to love God and neighbor. But when the man asks who qualifies as his neighbor, Jesus tells a story that redefines everything. A wounded traveler is ignored by religious leaders but helped by a despised Samaritan who shows costly, sacrificial love. Jesus reveals that our neighbor is anyone made in God's image, and true faith is demonstrated through loving actions, not just words or beliefs.