The story of the good Samaritan teaches us that kindness, compassion,and how to love like Jesus, the Crossmap website reports today (March 7, 2026).
It's a reminder that our own, demonstrating true love can be challenging, but through our faith, anything is possible.
There are various types of love, including eros,or romantic love;philia, or deep platonic friendship;and agape, or unconditional love, which God shows us.
No matter the type of love, it is not usually instantaneous(other than Christ's love for us).
God's love for us is unconditional and filled with acceptance, but for us, true love takes time to develop.
In the story of the good Samaritan, we see unconditional love expressed through action.
A Samaritan, as he was traveling along, came across the man. When the Samaritan saw him, he felt sorry for the man, went to him, and cleaned and bandaged his wounds.
Then he put him on his own animal,brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
How is it possible that the good Samaritan, a stranger, was able to show love?
He felt sorry for the man, which indicated he took time to notice him.
After noticing the man, the good Samaritan went to him and cleaned his wounds, which shows compassion.
This kind of love in action, without expectation, is possible through Holy Spirit--led agape love.
Jesus lived a life of agape love and still offers His love to us.
Jesus expressed His love in many ways, even washing His disciples' feet, including Judas, who would betray Him.
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