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Originally Posted by Socialite
Where is that in the story?
And after knowing more about the audience, their reaction, etc... I'm not sure why that would even be part of the story. It's like taking a metaphor too long. This isn't a true story, it's a parable. And in this story is you and I.
The story doesn't linger on the why, or even much about his leaving. We get this:
'Father, I want right now what's coming to me.'
12-16"So the father divided the property between them. It wasn't long before the younger son packed his bags and left for a distant country.
I'm not denying that, if we see ourselves in this story, by the very implication, living lives our ways means not His way. And even, in rebellion to his commandments. But this isn't a character, role or feature of the story. When you bring something into a still shot, you lose focus of the picture that was intended. Keep the focus and meaning of this story on the right things.
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Where is that in the story? Are you serious? Do you need every little thing spelled out for you? The bible says the son went and lived a horrible lifestyle. Do you need for there to be a verse that says, "And thus saith the Lord, that's not how he lived when he was at home"?
The story doesn't linger on the reasons why because it's so obvious the reasons why he left. I'm afraid the bible would have to be 400,000 long for people like you to truly follow God. You have to have everything spelled out just to your liking. You need verses like, "Thou shalt not smoke marijuana" in order to believe it's wrong. How sad.
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