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The enigmatic expression "the last shall be first, and the first shall be last" is repeatedly attributed to [[Jesus]] in the [[New Testament]]. (Matthew 19:30; 20:16; Mark 10:31; and Luke 13:30) | The enigmatic expression "the last shall be first, and the first shall be last" is repeatedly attributed to [[Jesus]] in the [[New Testament]]. (Matthew 19:30; 20:16; Mark 10:31; and Luke 13:30) | ||
| − | What is meant by it? | + | What is meant by it? Possibilities include some or all of the following: |
| + | *this is a complete, dramatic rejection of the [[entitlement mentality]], as starkly illustrated by the [[Parable of the Vineyard Workers]]; | ||
It suggests that [[group theory]] is a more accurate way of viewing things than by pecking order or jealousy. All have equal opportunities for good regardless of their standing in life. | It suggests that [[group theory]] is a more accurate way of viewing things than by pecking order or jealousy. All have equal opportunities for good regardless of their standing in life. | ||
Revision as of 06:12, November 11, 2023
The enigmatic expression "the last shall be first, and the first shall be last" is repeatedly attributed to Jesus in the New Testament. (Matthew 19:30; 20:16; Mark 10:31; and Luke 13:30)
What is meant by it? Possibilities include some or all of the following:
- this is a complete, dramatic rejection of the entitlement mentality, as starkly illustrated by the Parable of the Vineyard Workers;
It suggests that group theory is a more accurate way of viewing things than by pecking order or jealousy. All have equal opportunities for good regardless of their standing in life.
"Salvation or eternal life is not earned by one’s status in this life."[1]