Luke 15:11-32Luke 15:1-2- Jesus told three parables trying to teach the scribes and Pharisees to rejoice over saving a lost sinner.The elder brotherRespected his father’s will as long as it pleased himself.Luke 7:36-39Was self-righteousLuke 18:10-14Lack of love and resentment robbed him of a joyful reunion with his brother.The elder brother should have rejoiced at the return of his brother, just as the Pharisees should have rejoiced when sinners returned to God.Lost sight of the blessings of his father’s fellowship.Lessons for usLet us be sure we respect the Father’s will even when it does not conform with our first choice.Let us realize we are not righteous of ourselves because of much lawkeeping, but by the grace of God, the blood of Christ, and our trust in Him.Let us be sure we never let self-righteousness and resentment rob us of joy when a sinner repents.Let us never lose sight of the great blessings of fellowship with the Father.
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