DO WHAT PLEASES GOD

A father had two sons and invited both sons to go and work in his vineyard. He came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ He said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted it and went. Then he came to the second son and said likewise. He said, ‘I go, sir,’ but he did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said to Him, “The first.” (cf. Matthew 21:28-32).

These two children were of the same father and yet they were so different attitudes, different answers and different actions. Both of these sons had: The same instructions and the same opportunities and love.

The first son, though initially strong-willed, went and worked. He was rebellious but repented. The second son talked but stayed and laid around the house. He talked the talk, but did not walk the walk. A lot of people have said they would follow Christ but they have ended up going their own way!


Jesus forgives all our sin. We can be like the first son and not listen to God. We do not always do what pleases God. However, when we are sorry for the wrong that we have done, we know that Jesus forgives us, and always will. Repent: It means to change one's mind, a regret for sin and a determination to change direction towards God.