What motivates our questions? Do we seek security, favor, and position when we ask that which we already know? Or do we seek  clarity and common reference in the Scripture so that we can get on with the business of doing?  

The story of the Good Samaritan and the inverted question Jesus asks, "Who was neighbor to that man?" clarifies the question asked by the lawyer to tempt Jesus. The one who showed mercy clarified the work for the innkeeper to further extend mercy, and mercy abounds! "Do this and you will live," is the clear answer. 

Any questions?