Today’s Devotional – December 19th (“And Just Who is My Neighbor?”)
By admin On February 8th, 2021.
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Today’s Devotional – December 19th
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“And Just Who is My Neighbor?”
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“He that hath pity upon the poor
lendeth unto the LORD;
and that which he hath given
will He pay him again”
Proverbs 19:17
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“And Jesus answering said, A certain man… fell among thieves, which…wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead….But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, And went to him, and bound up his wounds” Luke 10:30, 33, 34,
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This above well-known parable has great spiritual meaning.
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But it can also apply to everyday situations.
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Good Samaritan – (Watts) – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
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WHAT’S A 5 DOLLAR BILL?
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“Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.” Proverbs 21:13 
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Now of course, the Believer should be most concerned about supporting faithful ministries which proclaim the Gospel.
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But it wouldn’t hurt to give a little extra to those who are “down and out”.
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Maybe just to slip them a 1$ bill or even a $5 bill.
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Or better yet, go to the thrift shop and buy some little Gideon pocket-Bibles and put that $5 bill in one, hanging half-way out.
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Yes, even a dollar or two would mean so much to those who have nothing!
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Helping the homeless – cropped image – wikimedia – share-alike license
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MANY DIFFERENT WAYS
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Well, there are many ways to give to others.
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And each must decide just how and where and who to give to.
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President Bush helping with Toys For Tots – Wikimedia – Public Domain
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“LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS THYSELF”
Romans 13:9
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But the point of this little devotion is about a very big Bible truth.
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And that truth is just this….
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Whatever the situation of life, we must try to put ourselves in the place of others.
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How would I like to be treated if I were that homeless person?
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Or how would I like to be treated if I were that bumbling cashier?
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Or how would I like others to talk about me if I were the object of discussion?
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This is a great part of Christianity: to constantly think about how I would like to be treated by others if the “tables were turned”.
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And you never know, it just might come to pass, that someday, I might be the one standing on the corner, begging for a few dollars.
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cashier – Wegmans Cash Register – cropped image – Wikimedia – Share-alike License
Drunk Panhandler – Wikipedia – Public Domain
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TO READ PART 2, CLICK HERE…
April 8 (“And Just Who is My Neighbor?” Part 2: Good Samaritan)
Planet Earth, Devil’s Island, . Part 15: “Hell’s Witnesses: ‘Judgment Day!'” To read Part 1, click here… March 13th (Planet Earth: Devil’s Island!)
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TODAY’S PRAYER…
“Dear Lord, Help me to have more compassion for others. And show me the many ways that I can help others who have varied needs. Give me the love of Christ which yearns and sympathizes to all who are in need…
Prayer – Anna Blunden – For Only One Short Hour – Wikimedia – Public Domain
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READ MORE…
To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Moon Into Blood Trilogy: 2nd Face: The Pharisee Scorner”
Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license
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THE END
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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN
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“THE SCORNER (THE PHARISEE)”
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Please tilt your head to the left. Do you see a man with a very long pointed nose. 
(Obviously, the sketch to the right is just an exaggeration in order to help you find the face in the photo to the left.)
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Do you see an angry look? His right eye-brow is raised as if he is judging.
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This second face in the Moon appears to be that of a combination of a man as well as a fox. Or maybe a wolf. Doesn’t he have a long narrow nose like a wolf or fox? Maybe even a dog. Nevertheless, the expression on his face, as he appears to look down upon the Earth, is that of scorn. Unlike the first Moon-man’s sad shock and awe; this ‘man/fox/wolf/dog’ appears to be that of anger and scorn. As if he is disgusted at the sinful planet below. He is very moral, you see.
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READ MORE…
To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Moon Into Blood Trilogy: 2nd Face: The Pharisee Scorner”
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TOMORROW:
“December 20th (Arcturus, The Star That Wise Men Follow)”
Jesus Teaching – Luke 4:31-32 – jesus talks about heaven – www.lavistachurchofchrist.org – public-domain
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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY
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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL.
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THIS IS STUDY #351 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…
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Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.com – Public Domain
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