Jesus spoke this parable in relation to the Pharisees. They were the religious elite of the day, but yet they were hypocrites. They said one thing and did another. This parable is very applicable to us today. We are Christians who have had Bible training since we were young. Which son are we like?
A man had two sons. He told each of them to go work in his field. The first son refused to go, but later reconsidered and went after all. The second son willingly consented to go work, but he never actually went. Obviously, the first son was the one who obeyed his father.
We, too, can be like the second son. We know how to say the right things and look right to those around us. Yet, how often do we not live up to what we say. May the Lord give us grace and strength to overcome this temptation.
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