The document discusses the biblical story of the Good Samaritan from the book of Luke. It tells how a Samaritan helped a wounded man that was ignored by others, showing him mercy. It emphasizes having compassion for others and desiring mercy over sacrifice or rules, as Jesus called people to help others and not just follow religious laws. The document suggests we should emulate the Samaritan's compassionate actions.

2. COMPASSION

3. COMPASSION
“…do this, and you will live.” - Jesus

4. “But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus,
“And who is my neighbor?”
- Luke 10:29

5. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to
where he was, and when he saw him, he had
compassion. He went to him and bound up his
wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set
him on his own animal and brought him to an
inn and took care of him. And the next day he
took out two denarii and gave them to the

6. innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him, and
whatever more you spend, I will repay you when
I come back.’
- Luke 10:33-35

7. “The one who showed him mercy.”

8. For I desire mercy, not sacrifice,
and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt
offerings. - Hosea 6:6

9. For I desire mercy, not sacrifice,
and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt
offerings. - Hosea 6:6
Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy,
and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the
righteous, but sinners. - Matthew 9:13

10. The Answer is not Found in RULES
But in a REALM

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