Scripture text for Thursday, March 25th, 2010: Luke 10:25-10:37
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Frequently, as we read the Bible, we are shocked, and disgusted at the behavior we encounter. At first, we think we cannot identify with such bumbling foolishness, or heartless cruelty. We are usually wrong.
As I read this passage, I tried to picture a man beaten, and bloodied lying on the side of the road left for dead. I tried to imagine someone deliberately crossing the road to avoid walking by him, pretending not to see him (sadly, it was pretty easy to do).
As I pictured the scene, I felt sick. It seems unbelievable to so easily disregard someone so desperate for help.
The knot in my stomach grew as I saw myself in this parable.