Who is My Neighbor? | Part 2

Duane Sheriff Ministries - Messages

In this message, Brother Duane teaches the importance of staying rooted in God's Word and being loyal to Jesus in the world of deception. He emphasizes that true love for Jesus is demonstrated through obedience to His teachings, as stated in John 14:15: "If you love me, keep my commandments."

Using the parable of the Good Samaritan as an illustration, he reveals how Jesus is our neighbor, the one we must love to inherit eternal life. He explains that just as the Good Samaritan poured oil and wine into the wounded man's injuries, we need the oil of salvation, the wine of the Holy Spirit, and the bread of God's Word.

Many Christians today are easily deceived and lack the discernment that comes from studying Scripture. Hebrews 5:14 speaks of mature believers who have "their senses trained to discern good and evil" through the constant use of God's Word.

There is a growing hostility towards Christians in society, but we should be reminded of Jesus' words in John 15:20: "If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also." Duane encourages believers to recommit themselves to Jesus, His Word, and His truth to stand firm in their faith, even when facing opposition from the world.

John 8:31-32 states: "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." In these deceptive days, it is critical to cultivate a disciplined habit of studying Scripture to sharpen our spiritual discernment and deepen our faith.