Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you.

Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me?

Or are you envious because I am generous?

Matthew 20:14–15

Sunday’s gospel features another parable from Jesus.

This time, Jesus tells the story of landowner who hires laborers to work in the field.

He goes out several times to hire workers, assuring each of them they will paid “the usual daily wage.”

At the end of the day, the owner pays them in reverse order and gives equal pay to all.

The early workers who were in the field all day grumble against the owner when those who only worked one hour get the same pay.

The parable brings to mind questions of equality, fairness, and grace.

Join us Sunday as we consider God’s actions towards us and our’s toward one another.

Message delivered by Pastor Ben Sandin.