In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus tells a parable about vineyard workers who receive equal pay despite working different hours, revealing how God's grace transcends our human understanding of fairness.

• God's grace often offends our human sense of fairness, especially in reward-oriented cultures
• Our fallen human nature struggles to comprehend heavenly grace that treats all believers equally
• Churches should celebrate new believers with genuine excitement regardless of their background
• Salvation is purely God's gift of grace, not based on works, church membership, or human traditions

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