The Elder Brother! (Luke 15:28) – “And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.”

You would think that he would be happy! Why? Because his brother had finally come home! But no, he was mad. This shows he had a bad attitude all along. His motives were greedy. His heart was deceitful. His life was exposed when someone besides himself got some attention.

Application: There are quite a few people sitting in Church every Sunday that do not really care about the salvation or restoration of others. Instead, they are concerned about their own convenience. Self interest is driving them. When others get attention then jealousy raises its ugly head.

This elder brother was religious. Do not forget who Jesus is talking to. He is addressing the religious crowd of His day.

A good gauge to check up on your attitude and anger in the Church is to evaluate if you are humbling yourselves under God’s mighty hand….not just lip service….talking the talk….but walking the walk.