The Good Samaritan Analysis

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The Good Samaritan is an important story due to its powerful message. The story goes along the lines of a man being beaten and robbed by two men. He was left scared and on the floor in need of help. The first person who walked by was a Levite (a person part of a Hebrew Tribe). The Levite did not want to touch the dirty man because he didn’t want to get dirty, so when he saw the man on the floor he decided to continue doing what he was doing. The second person to walk by was a temple assistant. Again, he did not want to get dirty due to the fact that he was more higher and above and wouldn’t get dirty. He saw the man on the floor and wondered off. The third person who walked by was a disguised Samaritan. He saw the Jewish man on the floor and …show more content…

It is then you understand how privileged and important that ‘enemy ‘is. The disguised Samaritan forgot all about the racist terms and ignored the man’s beliefs and religions. The Good Samaritan showed his dedication towards helping a hand. The fact that the Samaritan was willing to spend his money was also truly inspiring. Considering that people in those days didn’t have a lot of money, it’s amazing how he had no hesitation as to paying the innkeeper. What makes it more inspiring is the fact that he offered to pay additional charges for any other work done by the …show more content…

Handing over some money to a homeless person or even something as little as smiling at someone. It doesn’t always have to be the big things like buying a homeless person a house. It’s truly what comes from the heart that matters. Smiling at someone will give them hope that there still are people who have faith in those who are less fortunate. It will also reassure faith to them. If someone is feeling lonely at school, show some compassion by sitting next to them and being friendly. This will make them feel less uncomfortable and feel more loved when they the whole world seems upside down to

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