Class 8 What is worship?

The parable of the Good Samaritan, as taught by Jesus, highlights the importance of loving others as ourselves. In this story, a Samaritan demonstrates compassion and care for a stranger in need, while others pass by without offering assistance. Jesus uses this parable to illustrate that true love extends beyond societal boundaries and requires action. He emphasizes that loving our neighbors, regardless of their background or circumstances, is the ultimate expression of worship. By showing mercy and kindness to others, we fulfill the greatest commandment to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 22:37-40). Thus, Jesus teaches that genuine love and compassion toward others are integral to true worship and demonstrate our devotion to God.