Take it back to its owner

I don’t want to ever discount the Old Testament…
I read this cool verse in Deuteronomy and it spoke volumes to my heart…
“If you see your neighbor's ox or sheep wandering away, don't pretend not to see it. Take it back to its owner.” Deuteronomy 22:1. (New Living Translation)
Apathy- What is it and do I have it?
Apathy is defined as the lack of interest or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifference.
When you give your life to Jesus, He grips your heart and gives you a care for others like never before. It’s not ME, it’s Him. He is giving me eyes to see people more clearly. But the world IS APATHETIC and I have been guilty of this too.
How many times have I seen a lost family member or friend and said nothing? How many times have I had the opportunity to pray for someone and didn’t? How many times did I “pretend” not to see that hurting person? I don’t know. Countless times I’m sure. The law said if I see a lost ox or sheep, I should not ignore it or be apathetic.
Jesus says the same thing to us. “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold-I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” (Rev 3:15-16) NIV
If I see a lost sheep, I am to TAKE IT BACK TO ITS OWNER. Although Satan is in control of this world, Jesus is the shepherd of our souls (John 10:11). David says the Lord is MY SHEPERD (Psalm23). Since sheep can wander and get lost if the Holy Spirit prompts me to, if the Holy Spirit gives the opportunity, I am not to ignore that lost sheep, I am to take it back to its owner. I am NOT to be apathetic; I am to be about the Father’s business, loving the Shepherd and having compassion for His lost sheep.
The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it." - Albert Einstein