There is something different about the Samaritan man that compelled him into action…something that inspired him unlike the Priest and the Levite who did notice, but chose to keep moving along without rendering any aid. The priest and Levite both "saw" the wounded victim, but (for whatever reason) didn't want to get near him ( Luke 10:31-32 ). Perhaps they thought it was a set-up for them to be robbed as well? Maybe, they were sickened by the sight of blood, panicked and moved along? Or, sadly, I think they just felt no compassion whatsoever and felt they were under no obligation to help. After formulating their “excuse’ to justify their actions, they moved along without stopping. The Samaritan, on the other hand, had no hesitation about getting involved and quickly came near the hurting and injured man. The Samaritan "approached him" ( Luke 10:34 ) and "treated him with compassion" ( Luke 10:37 ). In fact, he rendered “first aid” and put h...
Clever, Missouri (Christian County)