The Two Sons
Jesus said, speaking to the chief priests and elders:
But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. Matthew 21:28-30
Then Jesus asked them which one did the will of his father; they all replied, “the first.” Then he responded to them, saying, “Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.” He said this because even though they were publicans and harlots, they believed John the Baptist when he preached to them, and they repented and turned from their wickedness. However, the chief priests and elders didn’t turn and stayed wicked.
Actions speak louder than words. Though the first son seemed rebellious, he reflected on his disrespect, repented, and did as he was asked. The second son flat-out lied.
There is another view we need to consider: we are saved by grace, not works. However, that is for our salvation; there is work to be done while we still can, and we must each do our part. We have all been instructed to go into the world and tell what Jesus commanded us to do. How are you going to know what he commanded? Don’t take it from me or anyone else; read the scriptures for yourself. Start in one book of the Bible, and comb through those scriptures daily. Don’t jump around looking for the answers you want to hear; God’s answer will be strategically placed in the book of scriptures you are reading. It’s the living word, and that’s where you will find all the commands of Jesus.
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