The average American today suffers no twinge of conscience when he passes the sick man on the road.  He knows he has paid the “Good Samaritan” to come along after him and take care of this rather unpleasant social obligation.  But the import of Christ’s teaching is very plain.  He expects us to take the role of the Good Samaritan, and not delegate our Christian love and compassion and concern in every instance to a paid professional or functionary.  We are enjoined to love our neighbor--not just to pay taxes to employ someone else to love our neighbor...

I do think a lot of people think that their work is done because they pay taxes and vote to pay more taxes.  Look for and take the opportunities God give you today for using your money, time, and talent as a modern Good Samaritan.

(The picture above is from the area in China hit by a 7.9 earthquake.)