Prodigal means "recklessly spendthrift" - giving or spending all you have without inhibition. So here are the Cliff Notes:We all know the story of the Prodigal Son:
1) Younger son boldly requests his inheritance then mindlessly spends it all.
2) Father grants the odd request in the first place, then lovingly forgives this son and pours out his love to him upon the younger son's repentant return.
3) Older son has been spending his time and energy obeying and doing his father's work and is upset at his father's loving reaction to the younger brother's return.
According to Timothy Keller, this parable is teaching more than forgiveness and repentance. Are any of these characters spending time or talents wisely? Which do you most identify with?
1 comment:
Mmmmm...deep thoughts. Interesting take on the parable. I think I must read this book. Thanks for sharing it.
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