Matthew 20:1-16

[Rem1100]

Matthew 20:1-16
1For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.
2And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.
3And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,
4And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.
5Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.
6And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?
7They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.
8So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.
9And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.
10But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.
11And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,
12Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.
13But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?
14Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.
15Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
16So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

this scripture gives proof, that God isn't about fairness, Hes' about goodness...admittedly, I struggle accepting that fact..but it is a fact.I have a tuff time not thinking those that worked..keyword,WORKED..all day somehow were intentionally left to feel hurt.....again, to prove a HIGHER point.People who think Gods' way is Gravy-Train, needs to reconsider....He expects LABOR from "His own", not just showing up @ the vineyard..regardless of the wage being paid.

[manuman]

This passage is about God's grace, not our works. He makes a promise of eternal life to those who answer His call, and whether we come to His call at an early age or on our deathbed, the 'benefit' of the promise is the same to all, with no distinction, showing that it is God's grace, determined by His own will, not based on the reason of man,which would be that those who do more should receive more. It isn't that way in God's economy. It is all about His determination to give as He sees fit,and He gives th esame regardless of how long or how much, because it is based on the work of Christ, not what we have done.

[Rebel Hog]

ORIGINAL: manuman

This passage is about God's grace, not our works. He makes a promise of eternal life to those who answer His call, and whether we come to His call at an early age or on our deathbed, the 'benefit' of the promise is the same to all, with no distinction, showing that it is God's grace, determined by His own will, not based on the reason of man,which would be that those who do more should receive more. It isn't that way in God's economy. It is all about His determination to give as He sees fit,and He gives th esame regardless of how long or how much, because it is based on the work of Christ, not what we have done.

Amen Brother!