Small Town People….

The difference in small town people from big city folks can be seen here in today’s passage. Small town people take the time to know the people around them. In doing so, they form relationships. These relationships breed mutual responsibility. When someone needs something, or is in need of help, his neighbor is there to come along side and assist. Big city folks don’t take the time to get to know their neighbors. They are too wrapped up in themselves, their busy schedules, and just want to be left alone. When something happens to a neighbor, it’s just that days news. Our responsibility is to treat everyone like a small town neighbor. It’s not something we choose to do, it’s something we must do. Treat others as you want to be treated, as the golden rule says. It’s what we are commanded to do. Once you have a mindset like this, you’ll find your life is less boring, more purposeful, and much more rewarding. We have a responsibility to God and man. Loving our neighbor shows both.

1 “If you see your neighbor’s ox or sheep or goat wandering away, don’t ignore your responsibility. Take it back to its owner. 2 If its owner does not live nearby or you don’t know who the owner is, take it to your place and keep it until the owner comes looking for it. Then you must return it. 3 Do the same if you find your neighbor’s donkey, clothing, or anything else your neighbor loses. Don’t ignore your responsibility.4 “If you see that your neighbor’s donkey or ox has collapsed on the road, do not look the other way. Go and help your neighbor get it back on its feet! Deuteronomy 22:1-4