True Seeker : Just want to add a point here is that Samaritans were considered outcasts by the Jews, similarity between the brahmins and the Harijans.
Thus it is the outcast who is considered capable of the compassion of God.
Meena Devi Dasi :Yes it seems very often there is a kind of false pride that plagues a priestly class. Although they have access in the form of education and economic support, most (not all) become attached to their position and sense of self importance. It's the same old story, control, power, influence, money...all the old trappings. Only dressed in ceremonial robes.
The Lord can act through anyone who surrenders. Poor or rich. There was also Nicodemus who was priestly but developed love for Jesus by hearing from Him.
The insidiousness is that the priestly class hold the scriptures and teach from them also. But due to contamination they actually block the spirit. It's like they advertise, "Yes here is God, but we won't let you have Him."
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