Signs of Unforgiveness We May Miss

The story of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11–32 is a well-known example of forgiveness in the Bible. It also provides an example of resentment and contempt in the older son.

The story opens with a man with two sons. The younger son asked for his share of the estate, and the father complied. Off the guy went to a distant country to squander his wealth on wine, women, and song. When the money ran out, the…