Friday, March 13
Everyone Is Our Neighbor
Luke 10:25-37

He went to him and bandaged his wounds, treating them with oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. Luke 10:34 NRSVue

Good neighbors should not be hard to come by, if we are motivated by compassion.

Thursday, March 12
The Royal Law of Love
James 2:8-13

If you really fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well. James 2:8 NRSVue

There is a popular saying based on scripture in our community, “I love the Lord because he first loved me.” That same love should compel us to do something with it, such as love our neighbor.

Wednesday, March 11
Treat The Neighbor with Justice
Leviticus 19:11-18

“You shall not defraud your neighbor; you shall not steal; and you shall not keep for yourself the wages of a laborer until morning. Leviticus 19:13 NRSVue

My faith commands me to be fair.

Tuesday, March 10
Do Not Be Afraid to Give
Luke 12:13-21, 33-34

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:34 NRSVue

What would our generosity say about us?

Monday, March 9
God Will Defend the Needy
Psalm 12

“Because the poor are despoiled, because the needy groan, I will now rise up,” says the Lord; “I will place them in the safety for which they long.” Psalm 12:5 NRSVue

God takes the needs of the destitute seriously. So should we.