Tim Keller has just taken the platform and begun his talk.
Tim is talking about the parable of the prodigal son.
Both sons loved the Father's things but didn't love the Father.
Both sons rejected God--one was moral and one was immoral.
"The 'bad boy' is saved at the end of the parable, but the 'good boy' is lost."
"Elder brothers are obeying God to get things."
"People who believe the Gospel are utterly different."
"Older brothers get angry when their life doesn't go well. They believe God owes them."
"The one thing elder brothers rarely do is just enjoy God."
"It's impossible for elder brothers not to be constantly loathing people."
"Elder brothers can't forgive. You have to have a fair amount of pride to stay angry."
"Until you have learned to repent for the motivation for your right doing, there's no renewal."
[btw...Tim Keller is a watch-face-on-the-inside-of-his-wrist guy rather than a watch-face-on-the-outside-of-his-wrist guy. It's very retro. You rarely see watch-face-on-the-inside-of-his-wrist guys these days.]
"You, the leader, have to work this into your heart yourself."
"If you are a preacher, move beyond biblical principles to the Gospel."
"Get a group of leaders and help them through this process."
"Work it into your congregation."
"Pray for this."
