OUR DAILY BREAD: HE WOULD NOT GO IN

[cimi]

June 2
Saturday


READ:
LUKE 15:25-32
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He was angry and
woud not go in.
__Luke 15:28
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Some theologians divide transgressions into "sins of the flesh" and "sins of the spirit." This means that some sins originate in our physical passions; others come from our "heart" or disposition. In the story of the prodigal son, the elder brother's attitude gives us an example of the latter.

We're inclined to single out the prodigal son as worse than his brother. But it's worth noting that when the story ends, the prodigal is restored, forgiven, and full of joy, while the elder brother stands outside and refuses to go in.

The staty-at-home son is more than background filler. He makes us think about the state of our heart, for sour moods create untold misery.

Discontent, jealousy, bitterness, resentment, defensiveness, touchiness, and ingratitude are the dispositions that ruin our marriages, wither our children, alienate our friends, and embitter every life--including our own.

It's easy to defend our bad moods and to slide into deception and hypocrisy. But we must guard our hearts against such destructive attitudes. When they arise, we need to confess them, let them go, and experience God's forgiveness.

Don't let your bad attitude cause you to lose out while others enter into joy. __David Roper
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~~~~~~~~~~~When anger lingers in our heart,~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~It poisons all we think and do;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~When faith seeks ways to show God's love~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~It keeps our spirit stong and true. __D. De Haan~~~~~~~~
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Resentment comes from looking at others;
contentment comes from looking at God.

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Today's Bible Reading --------Luke 15:25-32

25 Now his older son was in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant.

27 And he said to him, "Your brother has come, and because he has received him safe and sound, your father has killed the fatted calf."

28 But he ws angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and pleaded with him. 29 So he answered and said to his father, "Lo, these many years I have been serving you; I never transgressed your commandment at any time; and yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might make merry with my friends. 30 But as soon as this son of yours came, who has devoured your livelihood with harlots, you killed the fatted calf for him."


31 And he said to him, "Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours. 32 It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again. and was lost and is found."
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~INSIGHT~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Luke's gospel record carries many of our Lord's parables. Chapter 15 contains three parables--all dealing with lost things. There is the story of a lost sheep (vv.1-7), a lost coin (vv.8-10), and a lost son (vv.11-32). All of those stories are to instruct us regarding God's pursuing love, and His determination to find, to seek, and to save that which was lost--including us. --WEC

[realtmg]

Thanks cimi.

[Guest]

Resentment comes from looking at others. Quote
Contentment comes from looking at God. Quote

Very true! Thanks for sharing! 8)