In this week’s message, entitled “The Elder Brother”, we examined Luke 15:25-32. It was the last of three messages on the parable of the prodigal son. We heard how sonship is not a reward but a gift. In order to better understand our sonship, let us consider these questions:
Are you…
1. Experiencing joy in your relationships with God and others?
2. More aware of your sins or the sins of others?
3. Comparing yourself with others?
4. Relating to others by their outward behavior?
5. Working hard to earn God’s grace?
6. Feeling like you never do enough?
7. Thinking you deserve God’s blessings?
8. Frustrated when you’ve done everything right, yet others experience blessings instead?
9. Explaining your Christian life with the words: “Because I…”?
Now for each of these questions, consider the difference that the gift of sonship makes. Let us all pray that the reality of our sonship would have its full affect in each of these areas.
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