One of my favorite chapters in the Bible is Luke 15. The "lost and found" chapter tells three parable of Jesus that have three common themes. Lost. Found. Celebration. In these parables are the message of the Kingdom of God we are to seek the lost and then celebrate the "coming home."
One additional theme is found in the parable of the "prodigal son." The theme of the "bitter brother." Is this brother more symbolic of people today who are lost in jealousy, envy, and being self-centered? In such a state of mind, we miss the joy of finding the lost.
This raises a question. Who is lost more? The one who knows they are lost? Or the one who does not see they are lost? I would say both but the latter is more difficult to come home.
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