The prodigal son story is, for all intents and purposes, not about the prodigal son. Jesus told the story to reveal to us who God the Father really is, and what His heart, attitudes, and love are like. It is Jesus’ ultimate revelation of the unconditional Love of His Father for every single one of us.
Let us be wary, though, of not being like the other son. For truly, most of us carry the same conditional-love-belief in our hearts.
This is why we are compelled to love as the Father loves - unconditionally, banishing judgment.
1 Peter 4:8 "Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins."
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