Three Philosophies of Life

There is a marvelous story found in Luke 10:30-37. It is the story of a man who was beaten, robbed, and left for dead on the side of the road. Several people passed by, some looked, some showed concern, but only one stopped. This story demonstrates three attitudes in every day life. You will see them in offices, in churches, just about everywhere in life.

Three Types of People

What Is Yours Is Mine – This was the attitude of the Robbers. People who want whatever they see and will do whatever is necessary to get it demonstrate this attitude. These people are selfish and think that everyone around them owes them something, just because they are there. “Selfish people cause trouble, but you will live a full life if you trust the Lord.” Proverbs 28:24 “Greed has two twins, each named, ‘Give me!’” Proverbs 30:15a

What Is Mine is Mine and What is Yours is Yours - This was the attitude of the Priest and Levite who did not stop and help the man who had been beaten and robbed. “You do your job, I’ll do my job – just leave me alone” demonstrates it. These people exude arrogance – “I am too good to help you, and I will never need your help.” Remember, what goes around comes around. “Do not get tired of helping others. You will be rewarded when the time is right, if you do not give up.” Galatians 6:7 “If you do not do what you know is right, you have sinned.” James 4:17

What Is Mine Is Yours – This is the attitude demonstrated by the Samaritan when he stopped and helped the man who had been beaten, robbed, and left for dead. This is a true picture of a person who is willing to help others around him . . .even when it is not convenient. This is a true picture of a leader. “Care about each other as much as you care about yourselves.” Philippians 2:4a

Which of these Philosophies Represents You?

I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; And because I cannot do everythingI will not refuse to do the something that I can do. Edward Everett Hale