But the selfish neighbor in the parable does not represent the character of God. The lesson is drawn, not by comparison, but by contrast. A selfish man will grant an urgent request, in order to rid himself of one who disturbs his rest. But God delights to give. He is full of compassion, and He longs to grant the requests of those who come unto Him in faith. He gives to us that we may minister to others and thus become like Himself.

Men den egenkærlige nabo i lignelsen fremstiller ikke Guds karakter Vi skal ikke drage lærdom deraf ved at sammenligne, men ved at lægge mærke til forskellen. Et egenkærligt menneske vil give efter for en indtrængende anmodning for at blive fri for en, der forstyrrer hans fred, men Gud finder glæde i at give. Han er barmhjertig og længes efter at opfylde deres bønner der kommer til ham i tro. Han giver til os, for at vi kan hjælpe andre og således blive lig ham.