I think I'd probably feel the same way under that situation
2007-02-11 13:31:18 · 11 answers · asked by osunumberonefan 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I know, I have often thought the same thing. However, just remember that the 2ND son always had the Father with him, he never had to live like a pig like the prodigal. It just shows how much God values the return of a lost child. Jesus does that kind of thing He searches for the lost lambs, so we who are with Him just have to accept it. We never have to live like pigs.
2007-02-11 13:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by angel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of us need to remember that we are family and every member of the family makes mistakes, some bigger than other. The prodigal made a very big mistake but he realized it and came back home, that in itself must have been hard to do. The other son lost nothing and yet he was bitter, bitterness hurts the one who is bitter the most. The error of the good son was bitterness.
Love covers sins and sin magnifies sin, we can all make this error, it is easy to do. Joseph was one man who could have been bitter to all his brothers but the though was not in his heart. Look at the difference between the two and make your choice when the time comes, blessings to you.
2007-02-11 21:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by sirwilliam1st 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wasn't wrong. He just didn't have a father's love. His father loved him but he wasn't a parent. Sometimes a parent needs to let his child learn lessons on his own. The good son is still the good son. Once he has children of his own his attitude will change. But, the whole story is a parable with a meaning that love is the strongest emotion.
2007-02-11 21:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by holeeycow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Idealy, he would've been happy his brother was home again and safe, and that his father was happy about it too. Most people, i think, would feel the way he did though, it's understandable.The father could've handled things differently, so the second son would've been more accepting and understanding.
2007-02-11 21:36:04 · answer #4 · answered by Rosalind S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. I'd feel the same way. That story is incredibly depressing because it basically says that you can mess up all you want and do everything bad but in the end you'll still get the same thing as someone who has lived there life right and good. ABSOLUTELY MAKES ZERO SENSE.
The second son should have said screw you to his dad and just left. I would have got up and just left in disgust.
2007-02-11 21:35:57 · answer #5 · answered by . 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Anger or resentment is a natrual human emotion, but it's not a Godly one. I understood why he felt that way. Anyone would, I think.
2007-02-11 21:35:17 · answer #6 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a symbol of people who walk away from God.Everyone is your brother.We should be very happy that like The Father.We should be happy when one returns.
2007-02-11 21:38:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The father told him:
"thou art ever with me, and all that I have are thine -Luke 15:31.
He did not miss anything, and was wishing ill upon his brother:
"...Thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost and is found." -Luke 15:32
He did not realize that his joy should be that of his father.
2007-02-11 21:35:06 · answer #8 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Selfishness. He couldn't understand forgiveness.
2007-02-11 21:34:21 · answer #9 · answered by Nancy O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was only thinking of himself. Not seeing the bigger picture.
2007-02-11 21:36:30 · answer #10 · answered by Jackass Liberal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋