Important

Galatians 6:3
If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important. (NLT)

Of course we all remember the story of the good Samaritan who stopped when no one else would and came to the aid of a stranger. And yet how often do we look the other way when someone is in need?

Years ago when we saw an accident, we would stop and see if we could help. Now we grab our cell phone and call 911 as we whiz by. Or we assume they have their own phone and not even be bothered. Maybe we mumble a quick prayer as they get smaller and smaller in our rear view window.

Perhaps we volunteer to feed the needy once a week or month. Sure, we hand out food, but do we take the time to get to know them? Or are we too important for that?

In God's eyes we are all His children. We may have different talents and life experience than someone else, but we are loved just as much. We may make millions and give lots to the poor, but He loves those living under the bridge just as much as He loves us. We are all important to God; even the sinner.

"I give money to help others", you say. Money helps but does not have the same effect as a hands on conversation. People look for a hand out, but really need a hand up. Isn't it time to treat them as the important child of God they are and stop looking the other way?