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LOVE THAT LIFTS - THE BURDEN - BEARING GOSPEL PART 2: THE ROBBERS — THE REAL ENEMIES WITHIN AND AROUND

LOVE THAT LIFTS - THE BURDEN - BEARING GOSPEL 
PART 2: THE ROBBERS — THE REAL ENEMIES WITHIN AND AROUND


Luke 10:30-35

Jesus said, “A man was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by bandits... They beat him and left him half dead. A priest came by but crossed to the other side... then a Levite did the same. But a Samaritan saw the man and felt compassion. He soothed his wounds... put him on his donkey, took him to an inn, and cared for him. The next day, he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, saying, ‘Take care of him. If the bill runs higher, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’”


Identifying what’s been stealing your strength, joy, and peace.


RECAP OF PART 1: The Wounded Man

In Part 1, we uncovered how the wounded man represents all of us—broken by life, sin, or systems, and desperately in need of rescue. We discovered that our brokenness spans spiritual, emotional, physical, and social dimensions—and that Christ, the Good Samaritan, is our true healer.


But how did the man become wounded in the first place? In today’s part, we meet the robbers—symbols of the real enemies that strip us of life’s essentials. These robbers don’t always come with weapons; sometimes, they come wearing the faces of habits, ideologies, or unresolved trauma.


1. Spiritual Angle:

The robbers symbolize Satan, sin, and systems of deception (John 10:10).

They rob spiritual vitality, conviction, and holiness.

Sometimes, our passivity gives the robbers easy access.



2. Physical/Educational Dimension:

Academic burnout, overworking, and poor routines rob your health and focus.

Self-doubt and toxic competition can bleed students dry emotionally and mentally.


3. Emotional/Social Enemies:

Robbers like anxiety, trauma, and rejection isolate people silently.

Peer pressure and digital comparison steal joy and identity.


4. Marital Application:

Unforgiveness, secrecy, or external influences can rob intimacy.

When couples stop communicating, robbers quietly move in.


5. Church & Community Insight:

Religion without relationship often leaves people wounded instead of healed.

Leaders and members alike must ask: Am I helping or hurting?




REFLECTION

Have I been ignoring the robbers in my life?

What have I grown comfortable with that is actually causing deep wounds?

It’s time to stop bleeding silently and start fighting back intentionally.




CALL TO ACTION

Reflect and write down what’s been robbing you emotionally, spiritually, or socially.

Start a 7-day healing journey—pray, journal, and talk to someone mature in faith.

Help a friend expose their robbers gently—through love and wisdom.





PRAYER

Lord Jesus, shine Your light into every corner of my life. Show me what I’ve ignored, tolerated, or misunderstood. Help me to confront every robber—fear, sin, guilt, bad habits—and replace them with Your truth and peace. Restore everything the enemy has stolen. Amen.




NEXT PART TEASER

Part 3: The Priest and the Levite — Why do people look but walk away? We’ll explore the dangers of apathy, religious pride, and when your faith is all talk and no love.




LET’S TALK (DISCUSSION QUESTIONS)

1. What kind of “robbers” do students, workers, or couples face today?


2. Why do people tolerate things that hurt them spiritually or emotionally?


3. What role can Christian friends or leaders play in helping others heal?


4. How do we know when we’re justifying a robber instead of confronting it?


5. How do we create safe spaces (marriages, churches, schools) where healing can begin?


Please kindly share your thoughts, testimonies, or questions—we grow better together.

Thank you!





Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson 

(EL-PJ God's penman)




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