The Other Prodigal - Refusing to Celebrate

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – June 10, 2018

Series Title: What do we deserve from God? – The Prodigal Son

Today’s Title: Earned Arrogance – The “Good” Son

Today’s Text: Luke 15: 25-32

 

7 Character Traits of The Older Son

Unearned Privilege

Good Work Ethic

Obedient

Loyal

Angry

Resentful

Unforgiving

 

10 Contrasts Between the 2 Sons

The Younger Son                              The Older Son

Disrespectful                                     Respectful

Left Home                                          Stayed Home

Partied Hard                                      Worked Hard

Disobeyed                                          Obeyed

Willing to be a slave                       Felt like a slave

Unworthy                                           Entitled

Repented                                            Resented

Forgiven                                              Condemning

Danced                                                 Sulked

Came Home                                       Stayed Outside

 

The younger son felt unworthy of love because of shame.

 

The older son refused to love because of pride.

 

Matthew 6:14-15