A question that is also equally important to the one you mention is the one that evoked the parable ("and who is my neighbor?"). Jesus concluded the parable with another question ("Which of these three, do you think proved neighbor TO THE MAN ...?"). We make the choice to make people our neighbors by OUR actions toward them. Everyone in need of a touch of love or compassion is our neighbor; if we are sensitive and responsive to that need. --- (caps only used to highlight key words)
A question that is also equally important to the one you mention is the one that evoked the parable ("and who is my neighbor?"). Jesus concluded the parable with another question ("Which of these three, do you think proved neighbor TO THE MAN ...?"). We make the choice to make people our neighbors by OUR actions toward them. Everyone in need of a touch of love or compassion is our neighbor; if we are sensitive and responsive to that need. --- (caps only used to highlight key words)