The Coen brothers asked the question that is on my mind lately. Maybe the better question is, "Who art Thou?" A certain lawyer asked the same question.
Luke 10:27-29
27 And he answered, "YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND; AND YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF."
28 And He said to him, "You have answered correctly; DO THIS AND YOU WILL LIVE."
29 But wishing to justify himself, he said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
In the news lately is the destruction in Haiti, the homeless in Visalia (and everywhere), the joblessness in our area of the Valley and all of the world; I have been thinking about this parable and its application to my life. I don't have any earthshaking new plan, but it still leads me to thinking and hopefully action soon.
Maybe it starts with using only what we can use, so that others can have their share also. I'm not talking all Americans should live like an Australian Bushman, but what about fewer nights out and more at home with family. What about a staycation instead of flying somewhere for a week? Do the math. I know the dinners out are cheaper in Mexico, but factor in the cost of the plane. Couldn't we spend less by staying home and eating at a local restaurant? Couldn't our neighbors who own restaurants use the money? And think of where the tax money goes? To your local government. I bet they could use it also.
That's just one thought, and I'm sure someone will say that I have strayed from the meaning of the passage. But have I really? This will be a ride.
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