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In this episode...
The Hidden Lesson of the Good Samaritan
https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/the-hidden-lesson-of-the-good-samaritan
The story of the Good Samaritan teaches us that love can come from those we don’t expect it to come from. But as Episode 109 of Faithful on the Clock shows, it’s also about continuing care for as long as healing takes.
Timestamps:
[00:04] - Intro
[00:31] - Summary of the Good Samaritan story
[02:25] - Most preaching on the Good Samaritan focuses on expectations around who is going to help/who is our neighbor. That’s still highly relevant today given how many conflicts there are.
[03:19] - The last part of the Good Samaritan shows that the Good Samaritan was willing to let being a help to someone else derail his plans. This detail is important for professionals, who place high importance on control and planning.
[04:29] - The last thing the Good Samaritan does is come back to the inn to check on the man he helped and take care of his bill. Like him, we need to return to check on others who are in need.
[05:48] - In the work context, consistently checking on people over and over builds trust, which is essential to relationships that support success.
[06:36] - In The Wounded Healer, Henri Nouwen makes a point about being willing to wait for people as they heal to give them hope. We need to be willing to wait and keep coming back for those who need us.
[07:59] - Assaults can be many types of things. There’s carryover from work to personal life, and boundaries around helping and the time healing takes are messy.
[08:53] - The idea of checking in on people is not new in business — we have heard it many times in the context of following up on prospects. But following up out of love is selfless.
[10:00] - Helping others can be disruptive, but it can earn a priceless loyalty. Showing up over and over to check in on what people need is the core of servant leadership. To ensure you do not suffer burnout, however, you must teach others to follow up in love, too.
[11:21] - Prayer
[12:00] - Outro/What’s coming up next
Key takeaways:
