The Return of the Prodigal Son

* Luís Alberto Alves

It is famous the text that speaks of the prodigal son. In innumerable preaching God uses his servants to say that his home is better than the world out there. In a service I watched Jesus Christ use a pastor about this passage in another context.

Young people, because of their age, like novelty. To face challenges, putting aside the danger and embracing the false opportunities offered by life. How many do not leave their parents aside, calling them "faces" to live the good good out of here?

Some refuse advice. Because of the little information they get on social networks, they believe they already know everything and will be armed against the snares armed by the devil. How ingenuous! They despise the wheat to stand beside the chaff.

It's similar to the beginner on drugs. He thinks he can quit when he wants. They are tied up, lose everything and end up living in the streets, because of the shame of returning to their parents' house and taking the soap that should have heard the advice.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor