Luke 10:25-37

In the Gospel, the faith of the lawyer remained only at the level of the head. It was much easier to talk about the meaning of love and faith than to perform actual good deeds. Behind his questions, he knew how to do it, and he also knew that faith would encourage him to love, but his questions step by step were not about how to love but about proving himself and finding authoritative sources for his words. In this way, he will prove that he is a person who knows how to love, and no one will doubt his devotion to faith and love. 

Jesus recognized his intention and did not expose or debate him, but used a story to help and guide him from his head to listening to his heart. Jesus reminded him that he was like the priest and the Levite in the story, who, for the sake of their own cleanliness, turned a blind eye to the wounded Samaritan and did not help him. Jesus once again emphasizes that faith without good works is dead. 

The Samaritan did not plan how to help people, but it happened naturally. He saw a wounded person who needed timely help, so he extended a helping hand and took good care of him. This is in accordance with Moses' teaching ：“something very near to you, already in your mouths and in your hearts, you have only to carry it out. ” 

In fact, the scholar of Laws represents us today, who have believed for a long time but still remain at the rational level, lacking action of faith and self-transformation. Today, Jesus kindly reminds us: “the law of the Lord is already in our mouths and in our hearts. We need only to carry it out”.

Hearing God’s voice and knowing the right action and the right time requires thoughtful silent prayer, honest conversations with trusted mentors and friends, and an open heart to listen to the cries of neighbors in need. 

Let’s following Jesus’ invitation and “Go and do likewise”. 

School is out for summer! ☀️ Please check out our summer offerings below: 

We are thrilled to offer summer options for our families.

• Saint Andrew Summer Adventure Camp will be offered for the majority of the remaining summer weeks. Adventure Camp Registration for SA students, their friends, and neighbors in the community is open. 

• Join us for a playdate on the school campus Ackermann lot, July 11th and August 8th at 10am. 

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