There
have always been tragic situations that God's people have to endure, while
perpetrators of hurtful acts appear to escape suffering. Are laws that give
criminals rights and protection, but often ignore the rights of victims,
unjust? Are we too lenient on those who hurl rebellion and pride in the face of
society?
The older brother saw his father coddle
his younger sibling, who was irresponsible, lazy, and disloyal. The older
brother's attitude concerning his younger brother was to send this slacker on down
the road. Let him suffer for the pain he brought on the family. He could not
bring himself to forgive either his brother or father.
We, like the older brother, have
choices concerning how we behave. Anger and resentment destroy our inner peace
and separate us from fellowship with God and others. Proverbs 12:15 issues a warning.
"The ways of a fool seem right to him, but a wise man listens to
advice." God never fails to show us the way to forgiveness and righteousness.
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