That is why you hear things like “A Good Samaritan pulled 9 babies, 4 cats and parakeet from a burning house, just moments before the house was completely engulfed in flames. All would have perished were it not for this Good Samaritan and there are many who wish to thank this brave person. However, the Good Samaritan left the scene before anyone could ask his name and thank him.
“So from all of us here on Channel 7, everyone sends their heartfelt thanks and they would like to thank you personally.”
Now notice in the Bible the Good Samaritan is nameless. The reason for this is demonstrate that man can help man for no reason other than in that moment it was the most necessary and expedient thing to do and help a man because you are a man. To help with no expectation of adulation, award or thank you. Your kindness is an act of love and the Good Samaritan is nameless as the parable exhorts all of us to act in this manner. The parable is an example of love your neighbor as thyself and so we are all the Good Samaritan. Therefore no name is given in this story.
We are exhorted by God to help another human because we are human and should act with kindness when needed and with no fuss. Your reward is in the deed.
This why we have hospitals and organizations called Good Samaritan Hospital.
BTW, how could a “Good Samaritan”, a helper in time of need and desperation, be considered an enemy? It is true they were at odds with the Jews but the point of the story is that a person from a group that agitates against another can still show compassion and help a fellow man, loving his neighbor as he would himself.
It is just plain dumb and inconsistent with the story and intent to assert the Good Samaritan as the one needing help. It is possibly a wholly inarticulate statement or willfully ignorant.
Be a Good Samaritan and help someone today.
[For reference, the deceit in question: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2156382/posts?page=227#227]