This is, of course, one of the great parables in the New Testament, and, if I may say so, one of the great stories in all of literature.
It has at least two themes:
1) It illustrates the mercy, forgiveness, and love of the father/Father.
2) It warns against smug self-righteousness and self-centeredness am;one those who’re trying to be disciples.
It would be important for either of them.
Posted from Victoria, British Columbia
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