What a scumbag! He tells his dad to give him his inheritance right now - before his dad even dies! Then, goes far away from his family. Parties until there is no money left, and in all that fun, loses everything he has! Long story short, he ends up broke.
Fast forward! Our scumbag is now feeding pigs for a living, and the money he is making provides only enough so that the food he eats isn't even as appetizing as what he's pouring in the troughs. There are times when he watches the pigs eat and thinks, "Why not?" He has no more friends. Shockingly, those partying buddies of his left as soon as the money was gone. HIs body has been wrecked by months of negligence. The best job he can get is as a pig feeder, and he sees no hope for a future of either making a difference in other's lives or, at least, just making enough cash to make a difference in his. His life is pretty bad.
Now, he knows there is a better life out there. If he would go back home, his dad has a good business. He could work for him, make a whole lot more money, and hopefully get some hope back. At least he would be surrounded by people who loved him.....once (would they still after what he did?). He did have a few friends around the area that he's actually started to miss. When he thinks about it, there is no doubt. That life would be ten times better!
But, it comes with a price. Talk about humiliating. That would require him coming back! Facing the dad who he demanded his inheritance from! Facing a family and telling them the truth! Admitting he'd screwed up, and being honest about his life now! He'd be the town screw up! He'd be a hired hand instead of a son!
Tough decision! But he goes for it - figures anything is better than this.
He wanted a better life, so he chose it!
Guess what happens! He goes back, and Dad runs to him with open arms - even has a party for him! He chose a better life, and got more than he bargained for!
(Story stoled from Luke 15)
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