Profession and Practice
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. Dissect the characters here contrasted. The second well-meaning, good-intentioned, emotional, shallow, flippant, great in promising. The first, rude, dissolute, hardened, profligate.

II. Review their conduct. The second saying, not doing; the father's disappointment; men by action seem to say, "I go," but remain where they are. The first became thoughtful, wondered that such a son as he should be asked by the father to do anything: "repented and went."

III. Enforce the inquiry. Obeying God lies in doing His will, not in mere empty promises of amendment.

(Anon.)



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.

WEB: But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first, and said, 'Son, go work today in my vineyard.'




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