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"There was a man who had two sons" (Luke 15:11). In this parable, the two sons born to the same father represent two character traits. The older son apparently demonstrated loyalty, perseverance, and industry. The younger one was, no doubt, unwilling to work, unwilling to be accountable, and unwilling to take his share of responsibility. Both were from the same heritage. Both probably received identical love and commitment from the same father. One son was, it seemed, faithful; one was disrespectful. What caused the difference?
What other stories does this remind you of? Gen. 4:1-8, 25:25-34.
Genesis 4:1-8 Cain Murders Abel
Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said,
"There was a man who had two sons" (Luke 15:11). In this parable, the two sons born to the same father represent two character traits. The older son apparently demonstrated loyalty, perseverance, and industry. The younger one was, no doubt, unwilling to work, unwilling to be accountable, and unwilling to take his share of responsibility. Both were from the same heritage. Both probably received identical love and commitment from the same father. One son was, it seemed, faithful; one was disrespectful. What caused the difference?
What other stories does this remind you of? Gen. 4:1-8, 25:25-34.
Genesis 4:1-8 Cain Murders Abel
Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said,
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