Who Is My Neighbor?
An expert of the law asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus shared the parable of the Good Samaritan and the conversation ended with these words from Luke 10:36-37, “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert of the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
Your neighbor is the person who lives close to you but they can also be the people you interact with daily or weekly, like your co-worker or the waitstaff at your favorite coffee shop. Some of your neighbors need to know Christ and all of them relationships. So, ask the Lord to give you the names of 3-5 people He would like for you to consider as your neighbor with the goal of building relationship with them and pointing them toward Christ.
Is Loving My Neighbor For Me?
Yes! Loving your neighbor is a command. Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other command greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31
Loving the world and your neighbor is for everyone. Your neighbor needs your prayers, help, or encouragement. You can do this! It doesn’t have to be complicated, simply get to know your neighbor.
What Should I Do?
Pray! Pray for your neighbor, pray for opportunities to meet and talk, pray for the Holy Spirit to work through you.
Build relationships! Get to know your neighbor and let them know you. See their needs and do what you can to meet them.
Invite! Use an idea from the church or one of your own to invite your neighbor into your space for the sake of building relationship. Invite them to church.
Share! Let your neighbor know about the God you love. Share your testimony.
An expert of the law asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus shared the parable of the Good Samaritan and the conversation ended with these words from Luke 10:36-37, “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert of the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
Your neighbor is the person who lives close to you but they can also be the people you interact with daily or weekly, like your co-worker or the waitstaff at your favorite coffee shop. Some of your neighbors need to know Christ and all of them relationships. So, ask the Lord to give you the names of 3-5 people He would like for you to consider as your neighbor with the goal of building relationship with them and pointing them toward Christ.
Is Loving My Neighbor For Me?
Yes! Loving your neighbor is a command. Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other command greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31
Loving the world and your neighbor is for everyone. Your neighbor needs your prayers, help, or encouragement. You can do this! It doesn’t have to be complicated, simply get to know your neighbor.
What Should I Do?
Pray! Pray for your neighbor, pray for opportunities to meet and talk, pray for the Holy Spirit to work through you.
Build relationships! Get to know your neighbor and let them know you. See their needs and do what you can to meet them.
Invite! Use an idea from the church or one of your own to invite your neighbor into your space for the sake of building relationship. Invite them to church.
Share! Let your neighbor know about the God you love. Share your testimony.