Love your neighbor Quote by Timothy Keller
““By depicting a Samaritan helping a Jew, Jesus could not have found a more forceful way to say that anyone at all in need—regardless of race, politics, class, and religion—is your neighbor. Not everyone is your brother or sister in the faith, but everyone is your neighbor, and you must love your neighbor.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Reason for God by Timothy Keller, 2008
Jesus used the Good Samaritan story to illustrate that love and responsibility extend beyond religious or social boundaries, urging universal compassion.
In simple terms: Love everyone, not just those like you.
Key Takeaway
Practice unconditional compassion.
Themes
compassion
universalism
ethics
religion
social responsibility
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
ethical
theological
When to use this quote
- community service
- interfaith dialogue
- helping strangers
- advocating for marginalized groups
Key Concepts
Christian theology
neighborliness
inclusion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you love those who oppose your core beliefs?
- What barriers prevent you from seeing everyone as a neighbor?
A Different Perspective
May be idealistic in contexts of deep conflict or systemic oppression.
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