Home – Week Three
This series is so necessary for us right now because of the upheaval and chaotic times in which we live. We face crises of health, race, economic concerns and political uncertainty. In this state, we long for the feeling and comfort of “home.” To better understand how to find that feeling, we’ll examine:
- The four attitudes found in the Story of the Prodigal Son beginning with the Attitude of Rebellion.
- The Attitude of Repentance.
- The Attitude of Pride.
- The Attitude of Redemption.
- There are four attitudes found in the Story of the Prodigal Son beginning with the Attitude of Rebellion.
Luke 15:12-13 – The younger son wanted his inheritance and squandered it.
When you begin to plan sin, you are on your way to rebellion.
“You’ll never get away with sin.”
The attitude of entitlement is an attitude of rebellion.
When you feel like you’ve earned something, remember one thing. You haven’t earned anything. It all comes from God.
- The second attitude is the Attitude of Repentance.
Luke 15:17-19 – After realizing his mistakes, the younger son wanted to return home and beg his father’s forgiveness.
When you make excuses for your sin, you’re not owning it.
Everyone gets caught.
When you sin, there are always consequences. (Luke 15:14)
- The third attitude is the Attitude of Pride.
Luke 15:29 – The older brother was upset that his father easily forgave and celebrated the return of the younger son.
What is pride? Pride is when we look down on others who have made mistakes, and we see ourselves as better.
The root of pride is deception.
Avoid using the words “never” and “always.”
- The fourth attitude is the Attitude of Redemption.
Luke 15:20 – The father had compassion for the younger son and forgave and welcomed him home.
God is merciful, and God is still just.
How can God be merciful to us and still be a just God?
God loves you.