"But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, 'And who is my neighbor?'"

It's clear from the context of this scripture that the lawyer asking the question seeks to diminish or limit the scope of who counts as his neighbor. Jesus answers with the story of the Good Samaritan, upending conventional expectations and getting to the heart of the question.

Jim Wallis' newest book Christ in Crisis also goes to the heart of this question. He writes, "My worldview has always been most changed by two things: being in places I was not supposed to be, and meeting people I was not supposed to meet." Read "Who Is My Neighbor," an extended excerpt from Wallis’ book, in the November issue of Sojourners magazine.

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 The issue also features:

• The Power of Humility – Real humility is the truth. False humility chews away at the root of justice.
• This Is How We Let Abuse Thrive – Wade Mullen uncovers how perpetrators – and their churches – silence victims.
• Start By Saying Her Name – The number of missing and murdered Indigenous women is staggering.
• Living the Word – In times of persecution, scripture encourages stillness.
• H’rumphs – May the super-wealthy feel the wrath of my silent stare.
• Plus – Film and book reviews, poetry, Bible study, and more!

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Cindy and the Sojourners team

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