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Memaknai Lukas 10:25-37 Melalui Lensa Diakonia dan Pendampingan/Konseling Pastoral

Introduction

Memaknai lukas 10:25-37 melalui lensa diakonia dan pendampingan/konseling pastoral. Studi ini mengintegrasikan diakonia dan konseling pastoral dalam memahami Lukas 10:25-37. Menjelaskan praktik teologi transformatif, berfokus pada tindakan nyata dan pemberdayaan dalam komunitas Kristen.

Abstract

AbstractThis study explores the integration of diakonia and pastoral care/counseling in the interpretation of Luke 10:25–37. The research employs Reader-Response Criticism (RRC) as its methodological framework, involving twenty-five students from Sekolah Tinggi Diakones HKBP Balige as participants. The aim of the study is to demonstrate that diakonia and pastoral counseling constitute two interrelated dimensions of practical theology. The findings reveal that the relationship between diakonia and pastoral care/counseling is exemplified in the Samaritan’s compassionate response expressed through concrete actions toward those in need. More specifically, the study underscores that both diakonia and pastoral care/counseling are realized through tangible acts of service rather than mere verbal expressions. An additional finding highlights the processual nature of care, in which the one being helped (the counselee) gradually attains independence and empowerment. Ultimately, such integration fosters a pastoral praxis that moves individuals from dependence to self-reliance, embodying the transformative essence of diakonia and pastoral care within the Christian community. AbstrakPenelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetengahkan integrasi diakonia dengan pendampingan/konseling pastoral dalam membaca Lukas 10:25-37. Metode yang dipergunakan pada penelitian ini adalah Reader Respons Critism (RRC) dengan melibatkan dua puluh lima orang mahasiswa Sekolah Tinggi Diakones HKBP. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan bahwa diakonia dan konseling pastoral adalah dua bidang ilmu teologi praktika yang integral. Adapun hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa keterkaitan antara diakonia dengan pendampingan/konseling pastoral dilihat ketika orang Samaria menolong dengan beralaskan belas kasih dan melalui tindakan nyata terhadap orang yang membutuhkan. Lebih jelasnya hendak ditekankan bahwa diakonia dan pendampingan/konseling pastoral diwujudnyatakan dengan bertindak secara langsung bukan hanya lewat kata-kata. Hal menarik lainnya yang memperlihatkan keterkaitan diakonia dan pendampingan/konseling pastoralyaitu adanya tahapan dalam tindakan pemedulian yang dilakukan. Dalam arti, konseli atau orang yang ditolong akan sampai kepada tahap memandirikan dan memberdayakan. Dengan demikian, tidak akan bergantung kepada konselor atau pelaku diakonia.

Review

This study offers a timely and relevant exploration of Luke 10:25-37, the Parable of the Good Samaritan, by interpreting it through the integrated lenses of diakonia and pastoral care/counseling. The paper's primary objective is to highlight the intrinsic interrelation between these two critical dimensions of practical theology, moving beyond theoretical distinctions to demonstrate their synergistic application. Employing Reader-Response Criticism with twenty-five students from Sekolah Tinggi Diakones HKBP Balige as participants, the methodology appears well-suited to capture contextual understandings and lived theological reflections on the biblical text. The findings convincingly illustrate that the essence of diakonia and pastoral care is rooted in compassionate, concrete action, rather than mere verbal expressions. The Samaritan's practical assistance to the wounded man serves as a compelling archetype, underscoring the study's central tenet that genuine care manifests through tangible service. A particularly insightful contribution is the emphasis on the "processual nature of care," where the ultimate goal is not perpetual dependence but the gradual empowerment and self-reliance of the individual receiving help. This finding offers a significant practical theological implication, reframing pastoral intervention as a journey towards independence rather than a static act of support. Overall, this study makes a valuable contribution to practical theology by providing a robust framework for understanding the integrated practice of diakonia and pastoral care. By grounding its argument in the transformative power of Luke 10:25-37 and demonstrating its contemporary relevance through concrete findings, the paper offers compelling insights for practitioners and educators alike. While the abstract does not delve into specific details of the RRC application or the nuances of the student responses, the clear articulation of its aims and findings suggests a well-structured and impactful research endeavor. The emphasis on fostering self-reliance through pastoral praxis is a commendable and essential message for the Christian community seeking to embody authentic transformative service.

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