0844. 825. The Good Samaritan

825. The Good Samaritan

Illustrated in Christ’s Friendship—Luk_10:33-35

If the parable of the Good Samaritan is recalled, there will be found in Christ all the traits of real friendship.

1. The feet of friendship. “He came where he was.”

2. The eyes of friendship. “He saw him.” He did not look away, He saw his need and met it.

3. The heart of friendship. “He had compassion on him.” The heart of his love moved the hand of His help.

4. The service of friendship. “He bound up his wounds.” etc. He binds up the wounds which sin has made, and pours into the heart the wine of His joy and the oil of His grace.

5. The selflessness of friendship. “He put him on his own beast.” Christ takes our place in death, and gives us His place in glory.

6. The care of friendship. “Took care of him.”

7. The spending of friendship. “I will repay thee.” He thinks, and cares, and provides. Cost proves His care.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH