Discussing Matthew 21:28-32 - The Parable of Two Sons

Introduction The parables of Jesus hold profound lessons that challenge conventional thinking and shed light on the nature of true faith and righteousness. In this discussion, we explore a significant parable from the book of Matthew - Matthew 21:28-32. This thought-provoking story portrays the importance of genuine actions and faith, showing how appearance can be misleading in matters of righteousness. "But how does it seem to you? A man had two sons; and he came to the first and said, Son, go and do work today in the vine-garden. And he said in answer, I will not: but later, changing his decision, he went. And he came to the second and said the same. And he made answer and said, I go, sir: and went not. Which of the two did his father’s pleasure? They say, The first. Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you, that tax-farmers and loose women are going into the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you had no faith in him, but the tax-fa…