The Parable of the Good Samaritan

This parable, found in Luke 10:25-37, teaches us about compassion and kindness. A man was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him, and left him half dead. A priest and a Levite saw him but passed by on the other side. However, a Samaritan, who was despised by the Jews, stopped to help him. He bandaged his wounds and took him to an inn, paying for his care. This story illustrates that our neighbor is anyone in need, regardless of their background.