The Kingdom of God is not fair. That is one conclusion from the parable of the landowner. Fairness would dictate that people who worked harder and longer at the same task would be paid more than those who worked for a very short period of time. The landowner in this parable would be in big trouble with the local labor union.
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Have you made an essential contribution to the kingdom of God and never been recognized for it? When that happens, we could get upset about it or rejoice in our personal and private contribution to Jesus’ plan. Does the fact that your contribution was unknown make it less important? Of course not. The Scriptures tell us that God has preordained good works for us to perform in this life. So, it is apparent that God knows about your good works, whatever they may be.
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You are having an exciting, passionate conversation with Jesus when suddenly you and Jesus are overshadowed by a bright cloud, almost blinding in its brilliance. On top of that, an all-important voice comes from the cloud and interrupts you mid-sentence. Would you think, “Boy, that was rude?” Or maybe you would think, “I guess I’d better shut my mouth and listen.?”
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To have your best life now, follow the pattern established by Jesus.
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Mercy is refraining from harming or punishing offenders, enemies, or persons in one’s power. For the one who receives mercy, it is not getting what you deserve. Mercy is very different from grace. Grace is receiving something you don’t deserve,
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Obedience to what Jesus has commanded seems to be the missing ingredient in most Western churches. When obedience is emphasized, the teachers are criticized as teaching legalism. The Apostle Paul soundly condemns legalism in his letter to the Galatians.
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