Back To Basics: Simplifying Your Spiritual Life | Part 3 – 2nd Greatest Commandment Challenges!

Luke 10:30-37 (NLT)

“A Jewish man was traveling on a trip from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road.

³¹ By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. ³² A Temple assistant (a Levite) walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side.

³³ Then a … Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. ³⁴ Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him.

³⁵ The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’

³⁶ “Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked.

³⁷ The (religious law expert) replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.”

Loving Challenge #1: !

can be a “loving others” inhibitor!

can be a “loving others” inhibitor!

can be a “loving others” inhibitor!

Loving Challenge #2: Do the !

Genuinely loving people – people!

Luke 10:33 (MSG)

When he saw the man’s condition, his heart went out to him.

Genuinely loving people –  people!

Luke 10:33-34 (NLT)
… When the Samaritan saw the man, he felt compassion for him.
³⁴ Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him.

Mark 10:45 (TLB)

“For I, the Messiah, am not here to be served, but to help others, and to give my life as a ransom for many.”

Matthew 23:11 (MSG)

(Jesus says) – “Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant.”

Genuinely loving people – for people!

Genuinely loving people – loving responsibilities!

Galatians 6:2 (TLB)

Share each other’s troubles and problems, and so obey our Lord’s command.

Galatians 6:5 (MSG)

Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.