Please note, Astro City is rated T. We've already established Samaritan's desire to do good in Astro City. That desire is built into his name. Samaritan came to Astro City in the 1980s in order to prevent a disaster that would lead to the near destruction of humanity in the 35th Century, the time period Samaritan originally comes from. The intention hadn't been for him to gain superpowers. That was a side effect of his time travel. Eventually Samaritan returned to his time and found it completely changed thanks to his help averting the crisis he was sent to stop. It also meant his family had never been born, so he had no home to go back to. When reflecting on what he had done, Samaritan realized that if one action from him did so much good, what could more good deeds do for the future? This approach is similar to Paul's words in Philippians 3. There Paul reminds the Philippians, and us, of the righteousness that comes from Christ Jesus. Yet Paul doesn't stop there with that righteousness. He wants to do more. He wants to be more. As he says in verses 12-14: Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brethren, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Samaritan is pressing forward to do more good in the world. For the sake of our Lord, we should too. Who knows the good that can come from our continued striving as we seek to be closer to God and receive the ultimate prize of our relationship with Jesus? Disclaimer: unless otherwise stated, the majority of images produced here are not owned or created by me. Commenting is encouraged. Please use discretion leaving comments below, letting the love of God guide you.
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