He Saw Him and Was Moved with Compassion
But a Samaritan traveler came upon him, and when he saw him, he was deeply moved with compassion.
While calculating whether to help, how many people have I already passed by?
📝Reflection
A priest passed by, and a Levite passed by too — people of unblemished religious standing who did not stop. The one who stopped was a Samaritan, from a people his listeners despised. This story coolly shows that belonging or status guarantees no compassion. Compassion is what makes the feet stop before the calculating finishes. When the heart moves, the body draws near without asking for reasons.
🌱Apply It Today
If you see someone in trouble today, take one step toward them before you start calculating.
This verse is read as universal humanistic wisdom, not religion — no faith is promoted, and the reflection is 100% original ONGO content.