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What does the Bible say about the parable of the prodigal sons?

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The parable of the prodigal sons illustrates God's waiting love and the grace extended to both sinners and self-righteous individuals.

In Luke 15, the parable of the prodigal sons highlights two different paths toward estrangement from the father—one through blatant rebellion and the other through self-righteousness. The narrative emphasizes that both sons were lost despite their contrasting behaviors. The younger son represents those who rebel openly but ultimately seek forgiveness, whereas the elder son symbolizes those who remain outwardly obedient yet harbor pride and self-righteousness in their hearts. The father's love is unconditional, welcoming both lost sons back to a life of grace. This parable serves to differentiate between true acceptance of grace and a hypocritical attitude toward God’s mercy.
Scripture References: Luke 15:11-32

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Two Prodigal Sons
Carroll Poole · Nov 30, 2014
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