Matthew 21:28-32 But what think you? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.… I. Dissect the characters here contrasted. The second well-meaning, good-intentioned, emotional, shallow, flippant, great in promising. The first, rude, dissolute, hardened, profligate. II. Review their conduct. The second saying, not doing; the father's disappointment; men by action seem to say, "I go," but remain where they are. The first became thoughtful, wondered that such a son as he should be asked by the father to do anything: "repented and went." III. Enforce the inquiry. Obeying God lies in doing His will, not in mere empty promises of amendment. (Anon.) Parallel Verses KJV: But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. |
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