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Caring Isn't Enough
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"Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched
[the leper] and said, 'I do choose [to do something about your
need]. Be made clean.' " Caring was not enough, either for the
leper -- or for Jesus. Concern is a noble emotion, though it must
grow if it is to result in commitment. Even commitment is only a
noble intent. It becomes worthy of our faith when it grows into
action. Caring is only the beginning, like a decision which we
never put into action; like a promise we never keep. Even for
[the leper] and said, 'I do choose [to do something about your
need]. Be made clean.' " Caring was not enough, either for the
leper -- or for Jesus. Concern is a noble emotion, though it must
grow if it is to result in commitment. Even commitment is only a
noble intent. It becomes worthy of our faith when it grows into
action. Caring is only the beginning, like a decision which we
never put into action; like a promise we never keep. Even for
