the answered question

Jesus must have taught us to "love our neighbor" on a regular basis.  A recent search showed how it is mentioned in Scripture 9 times (Lev. 19:18; Matt. 5:43; 19:19; 22:39; Mark 12:31, 33; Rom. 13:9; Gal. 5:14; James 2:8).  On one occasion the topic came up with the rich young ruler. Luke even tells us that this fellow was "willing to justify himself" when he asked the question, "who is my neighbor?" Jesus didn't hesitate to answer and His answer was clear.  Using the "good samaritan" story was the highest oxymoron possible.  In the minds of the Jewish population there was no such thing as a "good" Samaritan.  The Samaritan's were ethnically and religiously isolated and hated. Read it here:  
Luke 10:30–37
Jesus created a space by telling the story that everyone is our neighbor. Because God takes away our sin and the burden it brings, we are free to love our neighbors.  Praise God!