"Am I not allowed to do what I choose
with what belongs to me?
Or are you envious because I am generous?’
So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
From Matthew 20:1-16
By way of explanation, last Monday I ran into unexpected technical issues while trying to send "Reflections" from my phone.
Basically, Maine isn't necessarily the hub of hi-tech communications and I'm a novice at sending group emails from my phone.
Thus when this sentence started my research, "Describe in a word or two what you think is the meaning of parable of the laborers in the vineyard about," I learned Jesus was teaching about the 9th commandment, thou shall not covet.
Meaning, don't covet what God chooses to bless.
For example, God chose to give Elaine and I the blessings of the scenes below. Notice the ships, lighthouse, pond.
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| pond w.mountains |
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| Scenic Harbor |
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| Lighthouse view on boat ride |
After 5 days of fog views, we would have preferred different blessings.
I am certain God blessed others with magnificent views of the harbor, lighthouse, and pond.
Should I complain to God, the response would be: "Am I not allowed to do what I choose
with what belongs to me"
In other words, God gives blessings equally, look for and appreciate the blessings you have been given.
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