The Unfair Grace of God

In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus tells us a story that is ultimately about the generosity of God. It’s provocative, though, because from our small, selfish perspective, God’s generosity to someone can seem like shortchanging others. God is a God of justice, but he will make exceptions to show mercy or grace. In our backwards thinking, we can see mercy or grace as unfair or unjust. So who should change? Should God become more fair? Would that be better for everyone? Or should we change, and try to be the kind of people who are happy for those whom God blesses, rather than resentful? And can we be content with the grace God gives to us?