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Episode 20, Season 14 "The Compassionate Caregiver" Spiritual Warfare Series
Episode 20
Saturday, 31 October, 2026
Send us Fan MailWho is my neighbor? That is the question we will answer in today's podcast. Hello and welcome to Spiritual Warriors, the Caregivers. This is episode 20 in our spiritual warfare series, entitled “The Compassionate Caregiver.” If you are a caregiver, you are a spiritual warrior. Be encouraged in your walk with God, for he said he would never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5 b. My name is Dr. Stephanie Wright, and today's episode is about how Jesus answered a lawyer's question. Who is my neighbor? Everyone has a neighbor, whether they live next door or a mile away in the next town or village. Today's lesson asks not only, "Who is our neighbor?" but also, "How are we treating them?" Our scripture reading is from Luke 10:25-37.In Luke 10:25-26, a lawyer asks Jesus, “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?”This is a very important question. But Jesus turned the tables on the lawyer and asked the lawyer, "What does the law say?" Now, the lawyer in this scripture is not the traditional lawyer, as we know it. This lawyer studied the law of Moses, the commandments, regulations, and traditions of Israel. So, when Jesus asked him what the law said, he responded in verse 27. “Thou shalt love the Lord, thy God, with all thy heart and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength and with all thy mind. And thy neighbor as thyself.” Jesus told him, "You got it right; so do that." But the lawyer wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus who his neighbor is. In other words, he wanted Jesus to narrow the definition of neighbor so he could prove he was following the law. So, Jesus tells him the parable of the good Samaritan. A parable is a story that teaches a lesson or a moral. In this parable, starting with Luke 10:30-32, a certain man is traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho. He is attacked by a bunch of thieves, who strip him of his clothing. And after wounding him, they leave him for dead. In verses 31 and 32, two verses the lawyer should be able to relate to, two men of God, both of whom know the Jewish law, come along. First, the priest, who sees the wounded man, passes by. Then, after he leaves, a Levite, who also knows the law, sees the dying man and passes him by too. But in verse 33, a Samaritan comes along. And this is significant because it is believed this dying man was Jewish. And the Samaritans and Jews were enemies. Nevertheless, verse 33 says the Samaritan had compassion on the dying man. He bound up his wounds and took him to an inn where he could be cared for. Our Good Samaritan was the compassionate caregiver. The next day, the Good Samaritan gave the innkeeper money and promised to pay more if it were needed when he passed that way again. So, Jesus asked the lawyer, in verse 37. "Which of the three men, the priest, the Levite, or the Samaritan, was the dying man's neighbor."The lawyer said, "The one who showed him mercy." So, there was the lawyer's answer. The one who was a compassionate caregiver. We do not know why the priest and the Levite, two men of God, passed up the dying man, but the parable teaches us something. God will sometimes choose the person least expected to help. Sometimes that's you. Don't think it's the pastor's job or the other ministers' job, or everybody else's job, but yours. God says, it's you. You might not want the responsibility, but too bad, “Tag, you're it.” Remember playing that game as a child, whoever got tagged or touched was "it." And they had to chase someone else in the group and tag them so that they would be it. Well, when God tags you to be the compassionate caregiver, you're it. And you don't get to pass it on to someone else unless God gives you permission. You are the Good Samaritan. You are the compassionate caregiver. “Tag, you're it.”Thank you for joining us today. Now stay tuned as Dr. Charles Wright tells you how you may contact us and listen to past podcasts on spiritual warfare, fasting, prayer, and other topics. Until next time.If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist." CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website:https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/
