BE YOUR BROTHER'S KEEPER ~ B##
Today's SoulSnack is sequential to BE YOUR BROTHER'S KEEPER ~ A##
Since earth's beginning, indeed almost from time’s dawn mankind’s character is painted with only self-interest.
Genesis 4:9 is one of the clearest moments in Scripture. Each must grasp the roles/rules of accountability, sin, and human relationships. All need to look to self, also confirming none are able to flee from God’s steady eyes.
This verse delves into themes of responsibility, accountability, and the moral duty we have towards one another as siblings in humanity.
It challenges us to reflect on our interconnectedness, our obligations to care for and look out to the other. “Am I my brother’s keeper?" ... is pregnant, just waiting for a thumping YES!
Cain was trying to evade responsibility for his actions, but the verse reminds us that we cannot turn a blind eye to the well-being of others. It prompts us to consider how we can support, protect, and uplift those around us, rather than succumbing to selfishness, envy, or violence.
(AN INTERLUDE: I cannot conceive Bondi happening if the Bible was read and not the Koran. The God of the Cross gives one life and takes none. It teaches to look after our brothers.)
This verse serves as a firm reminder of our shared humanity and the importance of compassion and empathy towards one another.
REFLECT: Submission is the conduit of our salvation.
Countless call Jesus their Lord but have refused to submit.
Jesus is making disciples into Samaritans, those who will be their brother’s keepers.
To be a brother’s keeper, is to act in the milk of human kindness. Pure motives are the order of the day.
Jesus explained the motive of love in life, for such love goes the extra mile, attentive to other's needs and not just aspirations for self.
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” (Luke 10:27)
Luke, in recording Jesus, defines how we should live.
Where there is pity, a brother ‘will be kept’.
Self-righteousness is the enemy of good Samaritans.
Living like Jesus is to follow Him as a good Samaritan.
THE END:
When we are runing we call it a race. But, when God is with us it is called grace. So a Christian reciprocates.