The Parable of Two Brothers

When they were come to the River Jordan, Jesus spake a parable to one of his disciples and others which were close to him, saying, There were these certain two brothers which made a feast to themselves while their Father was gone on a distant journey. They ate bread and drank the wine which they chose, and spake of that which they knew not. When they became full with bread, then said the elder brother to the younger, Come and help me to finish the work I have begun. But the younger said, Nay, but I will go down to the river and relax.

So while the younger turned about to do as he had said, the elder left off to dig a well. As he began to work, darkness fell upon him; yet by the light of the moon did he work more fervently. When he reached six feet, he came to himself and said, In my drunkenness all that I have put my hand to this night has been in vain. I will now call upon my Father to draw me out from this dry well. As he called, his brother heard the cry and came to him holding a candle to his face saying, It is I. I've come to deliver you from this hole you have made. You have wearied yourself all the night, but today we shall go up to the river to swim, and enjoy the sun, and relax.

And as the elder brother arose from the earth, his Father had come to him and was well pleased with his sons. The younger for doing all those things which were given him to do; the elder for keeping the sabbath day as he was instructed to do.

He that has an ear to hear, let him hear.