Simple Phrases

Jesus had a way with words. Some of them have worked their way into the language of our culture.

• • • Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37
      
    • Turn the other cheek (Matthew 5:39)
    • The extra mile (Matthew 5:41)
    • Salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13)

Simple phrases spoken 2000 years ago, now used to describe

• • • a stranger who helps
    • not getting even
    • doing more than expected
    • good, honest folks

Even folks who don’t believe in Jesus know what they mean.