How many of you have found yourself acting like the older brother in the Prodigal Son story?

Answer 1

It is the Father in that parable that I feel compassion for. One son was guilty of sins of the flesh, and the other was guilty of sins of the spirit.

Yes, I have often not had the attitude that I should have towards others; however, I am glad there is forgiveness.

Answer 2

I, on the 2d am attempting to benefit from the daddy. Patiently waiting. I even have not left so i'm no longer the prodigal, nor am I bitter approximately people who've left and are available lower back so i'm no longer the brother. i'm someplace interior the middle, nevertheless i be attentive to the daddy is portraying Christ- i'm like Him in this tale, waiting for the son and staring at well-known. whilst he does come again i'm hoping i'm able to welcome him with open loving, waiting palms. in simple terms like the daddy did. i'm trusting that God will carry Him lower back residing house whilst the time is stable.

Answer 3

I have been in the position of saying to myself, "What about me? What do I get?" while living a quiet, faithful life. It is selfish and only recently have I heard sermons on that brother's attitude. Very enlightening and convicting.

Answer 4

honestly i am the younger brother in that one and my older brother would be burning mad as many times as i have left my FATHERS house and been given the grace to come back!!! i am learning though, praise GOD!

Answer 5

I'm most definitely the younger son. Take my word for it. Really.

Answer 6

Not here. I rejoice with every brother who comes home.

Answer 7

Which time?

Answer 8

I have