For those of you who were at senior high youth group on Wednesday, this is a reminder. For anyone else - this is a challenge. Last Wednesday we read the parable of "The Good Samaritan." We learned that the Samaritan in the story was willing to help another person out and it was considered 'loving your neighbor.' However, we also learned that Samaritans were looked down upon by the culture back then - and for Jesus to use this people group as an example really said something.
We challenged our students to think about someone in your life who is looked down upon. Maybe it is someone that you dislike - or even hate. Maybe it is someone who is just plain annoying to you. Maybe it is a person who is challenged and others look at them differently because of it. Just identifiy someone that you know who you or others look down upon.
The challenge for this week is to show kindness to that person. Essentially, to love them as your neighbor. Give them something. Show them appreciation. Be kind to them. Go out of your way to 'love' them. We are going to be talking more about it this coming Wednesday. So you have a few days to take on the challenge. I'm praying for you.
-PT
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