Parables

There is no moral lesson in the parable of the sower.

An explanation of the parable is given in Matthew 13:12-23, Luke 8:11-15 and Mark 4:14-20.

This parable is about the preaching of the word - the planting of the seed of the gospel and the bearing of fruit in the hearts of people.

A parable is an illustration in order to explain a truth, to make the truth easier to understand. A parable puts something familiar alongside something unfamiliar to help people to understand spiritual truth by using everyday objects and relationships.

A parable is similar to a fable or an allegory or a proverb but parables are generally concerned with spiritual matters.

The lesson of the parable of the pencil is that we all have flaws and imperfections, but it is through the challenges and experiences we face that we are sharpened and become better versions of ourselves. Just like a pencil needs to be sharpened to fulfill its purpose, we too need to embrace growth and learn from our mistakes to reach our full potential.

Some parables about stewardship include the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), where servants are entrusted with varying amounts of money and held accountable for their stewardship, and the Parable of the Dishonest Manager (Luke 16:1-13), where a manager is commended for acting shrewdly in managing his master's affairs. Both emphasize the importance of responsible and wise stewardship over resources entrusted to us.

The trickster monkey parable in "A Long Way Gone" serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of being deceitful and manipulative. It warns against allowing selfish desires to lead to actions that harm others, emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity in relationships. Additionally, the parable highlights themes of trust, betrayal, and the complexity of human nature in times of conflict and hardship.

A parable teaches a moral or spiritual lesson through a simple story or analogy. It often conveys deeper truths or principles in a way that is easy to understand and remember.

Yes, parables are a helpful way of conveying moral lessons by using simple stories that resonate with the audience. They can make complex concepts more understandable and relatable, often leaving a lasting impact on listeners.

Sometimes.

Parables in the Bible are about spiritual truths, about loss and redemption, about love and forgiveness, about prayer or about the end of the world.

The parable of the tenants teaches about the consequences of rejecting the authority and message of God. It illustrates that those who do not honor God's authority and fail to produce good fruits will face judgment and lose their blessings.

The moral of the two debtors parable is that forgiveness should be extended to others regardless of the magnitude of their sins. Just as the creditor in the parable forgave both debtors, we should also be willing to forgive others and show compassion towards them.

The parable of the tragedy of the commons was popularized by ecologist Garrett Hardin in a 1968 essay. However, the concept itself has roots in economic theory and was discussed by earlier thinkers such as William Forster Lloyd.

This parabl;e is told in response to Peter's question: "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" - Matt 18:21

The lesson of the parable is found in verse 35:

Matt 18:35 "So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses."

In the parable God is the King. All His servants had a great debt of sin which they were unable to pay. In wonderful grace and compassion, the Lord paid the debt and granted full and free forgiveness. Suppose some Christian wrongs another. When rebuked, he apologizes and asks forgiveness. But the offended believer refuses. He himself has been forgiven millions of dollars, but won't forgive a few hundred. Will the King allow such behavior to go unpunished? No, the culprit will be chastened in this life and will suffer loss at the Judgment Seat of Christ.

One example of a Filipino parable is "The Monkey and the Turtle." In this story, the monkey tricks the turtle into collecting mangoes from a tree, causing the turtle to fall and injure itself. The moral of the story is to be cautious of deceitful individuals.

The Good Samaritan is a parable from the Bible that teaches about compassion and helping others, regardless of their background or beliefs. It highlights the importance of showing kindness and empathy towards those in need, even if they are strangers or perceived as different.

The Parable of the Rich Fool teaches that wealth and material possessions do not bring true happiness or security. It warns against greed, selfishness, and placing value solely on earthly treasures rather than spiritual values and relationships. The parable emphasizes the importance of being rich toward God and focusing on eternal rather than temporary pursuits.

Every parable has a different moral, or at least its own moral as some may have the same moral.


Not all parables have a moral. Parables in the Bible are also about spiritual truths, about loss and redemption, about love and forgiveness, about prayer or about the end of the world.

"I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." this means..

Because the tax collected was humble, Jesus said this man went home justified.

like he isn't up himself. he prayed for what he was sorry for, rather than the other man, praying about how good he is, to others and to God.

A parable is a short, descriptive story that is used to describe a particular moral or proverb.

This is not a "moral lesson" per-say, The buried treasure refers to those who are saved by faith. The field is the world. In order to get the treasure, he bought the whole field. He paid for it with the blood of Jesus.

In the Parable of the Three Servants (also known as the Parable of the Talents), a master entrusts different amounts of money to his three servants before going away. When he returns, he finds that two of the servants have invested the money wisely and doubled it, but the third servant buried the money and returned only what he was given. The master rewards the first two servants for their faithfulness and diligence, but punishes the third for his fear and laziness. The parable teaches the importance of using our gifts and resources wisely for the Kingdom of God.

The moral of the Good Samaritan story is to show compassion and kindness towards others, regardless of their background or differences. It teaches the importance of helping those in need and the impact of small acts of kindness in making the world a better place.

Moral truth refers to the objective principles or values that determine what is right or wrong, good or bad in a given context. It is the belief that certain moral principles are universally valid regardless of personal opinions or cultural norms.

Treat people - even your enemies - the way you would like to be treated. Just like the Samaritan did, he saw the injured man and took care of him.

The actions of the Good Samaritan were different from the customs of the time because he helped a stranger in need, regardless of the social or religious differences that existed between them. During that period, helping someone from a different social or religious group was not common practice. The Good Samaritan's actions demonstrated compassion and kindness that went beyond societal norms.

The parable teaches that not everyone who hears will believe. Notice in three quarters of the places where the seed fell the seed did not bear fruit.

I think one of the important things for a christian to see in this parable is that the farmer intended to plant the seed in the soil that he had prepared and it was the prepared (good) soil that bore fruit.

The human heart is not naturally ready to receive the seed so it must be prepared. No descendent of Adam is naturally inclined toward God.

Many times sowers of the gospel seed do not speed enough time preparing the hearts and minds of people before they offer them the gospel. The results are professions of faith that only last a short time. There is little permanent growth and no fruit in the lives of such people.

The seed must also be cultivated after it has taken root = making disciples.