TITLE: Three Philosophies of Life

TEXT: Luke 10:25-37

PROPOSITION: We live by one of three rules of life.

QUESTION: What?

KEY WORD: Rules

READING: Luke 10:30-35

INTRODUCTION:

1. Parable of Good Samaritian. Here are three types of characters.

2. Each has their own rule of life.

1. Iron Rule - What is yours is mine, I will take it.

A. Robber's philosophy of life.

B. Many robbers today.

1. Church - of work and talent.

2. God - of offerings.

3. Family - of love and support

C. This philosophy is - Covetousness - Greed.

1. I Tim. 5:9-10 Love of money.

2. Eph. 4:28 Steal no more.

D. Many believe that "Others should help me when I am in need." BUT: Do they help others? Visit hospital? Write notes of encouragement? Call the sick? Go see the lonely?

2. Silver Rule - What is mine is mine, I will keep it.

A. Priest and Levite - Spiritual leaders

B. This philosophy is - Selfishness - Humanistic.

1. Too busy - pass by on other side.

2. Not get involved - pass by on other side.

3. Get dirty - pass by on other side.

4. Cost me money - pass by on other side.

C. Many will not fight for what is right. Causes die for a lack of help.

3. Golden Rule - What is mine is yours, I will share it.

A. Good Samairitan - Interested in being a neighbor.

B. This philosophy - Loving, Sharing, Caring

C. Not seeking what the world owed him.

D. He felt a debt he owed to all men.