A Parable

The road from Jerusalem to Jericho is steep and twisted. Barren ridges and rocks dot the highway, making perfect dens for thieves and wild beasts. A lone traveler looks from side to side on his way. The hooves of his donkey clomp in even rhythm on the path beneath him. Around the next bend he sees something on the road. He draws closer and tells his donkey to slow. He hears a moan. A human form lies there. Is this a ruse? Are robbers spying nearby, ready to pounce if he stops? A man is hurt,...