Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0069A recorded on July 1, 1979 teaching from Luke 10:25-37 – The Fallibility of Man.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delves into the human tendency to prioritize being right over genuine compassion and humility. Drawing from Luke 10:25-37, he highlights a lawyer’s attempts to appear righteous by asking Jesus about inheriting eternal life and defining “neighbor,” to which Jesus responds with the parable of the Good Samaritan. The core message emphasizes that true faith involves not just knowing biblical truths, but actively demonstrating love and care for those in need, regardless of their background, contrasting the inaction of the priest and Levite with the Samaritan’s selfless aid to a man beaten and left for dead. Ultimately, Stevens argues that a Christian’s responsibility is to be a “neighbor” to anyone suffering and in need of Christ, rather than merely adhering to religious or societal norms.