The final chapter of Jonah reveals a prophet angry at God's mercy toward Nineveh, exposing his pride and sense of superiority. This mirrors how long-time believers can forget their own need for grace, developing an 'us versus them' mentality. God uses a plant, a worm, and harsh weather to teach Jonah about misplaced priorities - caring more about personal comfort than the spiritual welfare of others. The story ends with God's challenging question about compassion, inviting us to examine whether our theology actually transforms how we treat those we might deem unworthy of mercy.