For the past several months, I have been reading through the Bible using lectio divina. Lectio divina is a form of prayer in which a person makes a commitment to read a book of the Bible very slowly in an effort to really ensure that the words and meaning "sink in". I read just a paragraph or two each day. It sometimes takes me 30 minutes. I read it. I think about it. I read the notes for the related verses (I have a study Bible). I read it again. I think about it.
This morning, I read a passage from Matthew where Jesus tells the parable about a father that asks one son to go and spend the day working in the vineyard. This son says he will work, but does not go and work. The same father asks another son to spend the day working in the vineyard. This son says he won't go work, but he eventually goes and works the day in the vineyard. Jesus then asks, "Which of the sons did the will of the father?" The listeners answer, "The latter son."
Shortly after reading this, I heard a news report on the radio stating that President Obama recently implemented a committee with the goal of reducing the number of abortions, especially abortions where the mother is a teenager. In a press conference related to this committee, President Obama further stated that the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) is not a priority of his Presidency.
Think about the passage from Matthew. Let's say that Barack Obama and George W. Bush are the two sons. Which of these sons did and/or is doing the will of the father?
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