Episode 1356: What Loving Your Neighbor Actually Costs

Compassion is easy when it doesn't cost us anything. But the Good Samaritan didn't simply notice someone hurting. He stopped, gave his time, spent his money, sacrificed his comfort, and cared for someone he had every cultural reason to avoid. Today we'll discover why loving our neighbor requires more than good intentions and what can happen when we're willing to be interrupted by someone else's need. Who might God be asking you to stop and notice?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.