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The Resentment of the Elder Brother: The Trap of Righteousness

His return is not driven by high-minded virtue but by basic survival; however, it marks the start of —the act of turning back toward home when everything else has failed. His willingness to return as a servant shows he finally understands that his father’s love was a gift he never truly earned. Prodigal.rar

His anger reveals a transactional view of love: he believed his obedience earned him special treatment. By refusing to join the party, he becomes just as "lost" as his brother—standing outside the house of love, blinded by self-righteousness and an inability to show mercy. The Heart of the Father: Radical, Unconditional Love The Prodigal Son - Father John Dear The Resentment of the Elder Brother: The Trap