'Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found."
– (Luke 15:32, KJV)
2007-12-22 03:33:25 · 7 answers · asked by Ω allan y 6 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
Welcome back, Allan, the prodigal son of YAP. You have aptly quoted a bible text for your comeback. Now, you are once again, in the grace of YAP courtesy of the Community Answers Team.
2007-12-22 20:22:03 · answer #1 · answered by annabelle p 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I never liked that story, but nontheless it's a great reflection for Christmas period. In a way we, humanity are the prodigal son, and God renewed his love by making a new Covenant with us. God, in a personal and real way, attempted to give humanity another chance. In the prodigal son, we can take specific lessons of the importance of love, family, acceptance and tolerance in the family. I know many men and women who, around Christmas seek to return home hoping for forgiveness this time of year. The importance of letting go of negative past events is a good message this time of year.
However, the story is a poor story to tell in the Philippines because there is already a high tendency to forget history. I'm not suggesting punishing others, but there are some very bad people out there, even people we are related to, and simply associating with them can put us in danger. Sure, forgive and forget, but that doesn't mean you facilitate bad behavior. Before you ever have a feast for the son who abandoned you, you should have a feast for the son who never left. The story of the son is problematic because it does not reveal an ending. It suggests that no matter what we do to our family, that it's ok. In this regard, the son who became jealous when his brother returned is equally ok to burn the house, kill the animals, and take all the money and later return ill and poor for a feast. This story is meant to show the importance of forgiveness but instead shows an opportunity to do as we please. Of course we should consider the feelings of all of our children, especially those who never leave us.
2007-12-22 09:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 7⤋
Very appropriate. A star for you.
2007-12-23 01:58:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it would be appropriate. A good reminder for us to try to be back again with Him because He would gladly take us back inspite of our sins and shortcomings.
2007-12-22 08:05:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 7⤊ 2⤋
Rather fitting and proper, and this is good tidings, indeed.
Welcome back, Allan.
And for those who are lost, and are found, it is good to be home and Christmas just days away.
2007-12-22 09:12:54 · answer #5 · answered by Aref H4 7 · 6⤊ 3⤋
WELCOME BACK! parable of the prodigal son, yes, it is an appropriate reflection.
2007-12-22 22:11:29 · answer #6 · answered by Boknoy 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
ask Erap Estrada.
2007-12-22 08:53:12 · answer #7 · answered by chrystal meth 5 · 0⤊ 8⤋