Brotherly Hate
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In the parable of the lost sons, Jesus shows us our greatest obstacle is how much we want others to deserve our scorn.
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In the parable of the lost sons, Jesus shows us our greatest obstacle is how much we want others to deserve our scorn.
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The “prodigal” reveals so much about us. That we long for forgiveness for ourselves. And something else for others.
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The parable of the lost sons is not just a story of forgiveness. It is also a story of power. One uses his to forgive. And the other….
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Jesus keeps teaching us about the limits of transactional thinking — and the life-giving beauty of sacrifice in his way of love.
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Who could blame him if he didn’t want to go to that party? I wouldn’t. I bet you wouldn’t either. He’s rightfully mad. All these years – nothing – gone to waste. The Lost Sons and our fear of intimacy Lent 4C | Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Before the Prodigal Family This morning we get a…