The Hive 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. THE RUDE BUT OBEDIENT SON: 1. What he said, "I will not." This very rude, very unfilial. A reasonable request unreasonably rejected. 2. What he did, "repented." Thought of his father's kindness, and his duty. Did not go and tell his father he was sorry for what lie had said, but by his conduct proved his sorrow. This is true repentance. II. THE POLITE BUT INOBEDIENT SON. 1. What he said, "I go, sir." This right, pleasing to the father, becoming in a son. 2. What he did, "went not." His obedience mere profession and words, not real. "Leaves," but not fruit. Learn: Many, like rude, son, have said they would not serve God, but afterwards have repented. You have said the former; have you done the latter? Many, like the polite son, have shown the promise of goodness that you have never kept. Will you keep it now, by working to-day in the vineyard? (The Hive.) 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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