By Adrian Rogers

“‘But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion. So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, “Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I come again, I will repay you.” So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?’ And he said, ‘He who showed mercy on him.’ Then Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise.’”  Luke 10:33-37

What was wrong with these men who passed by the man who was beaten on the road to Jericho? Their problem was not primarily gross iniquity but gross indifference. Rather than being a part of the solution, they became a part of the problem.

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