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Jesus told the story of the good Samaritan to show love and kindness are the bedrock of His teachings. He explained how religious people like the Priest failed in simple acts of kindness. They held their religious obligations dearer than a basic act of humanity towards a man in dire need, possibly a fellow Jew. Where the highly esteemed Priest failed, the Samaritan, held in contempt by Jesus' Jewish audience displayed kindness. Our faith, devotion, sacrifices and religion can only be expressed by love. And our love to God can only be expressed towards His children, our fellow humans. As John reasoned, "...for he that does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?" 1 John 4 vs 20