Fairness

Fairness stings when someone else gets the same for less work. In Jesus’ vineyard parable, workers hired for one hour receive the same wage as those who endured the whole day, and the first workers grumble. Yet every worker needed the owner’s invitation, and people outside Israel are the latecomers who receive a place they never earned. Because Jesus bore the just wages of sin, God gives His people eternal life. This grace moves people to show generous mercy to neighbours who seem undeserving. Bible Reference: Matthew 20:1–16 Preacher: KJ Tromp