I have been contemplating this story for much of the week in between studying and saying goodbye to friends leaving for spring. In the past I have always focused on the story of the son who left and returned, but this week I have realized how complex and rich the other characters of the story are, and I find myself resonating more with the dutiful/bitter brother who did what he was supposed to all along. These questions come to mind:
What is duty worth if it is full of have to's anger and bitterness? If it is a chasing after one's own merit then isn't it just as self seeking as the what the prodigal son did? What does God say when looking at someone ,who has let her sense of duty and right action, thwart her ability to celebrate with her brother who once was lost and now is found?
Who are you in the story?
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