The following is a famous parable from the Bible entitled "The Prodigal Son". Read it thoroughly and understand the moral lesson of the parable. In a minimum of 10-word, interpret the moral lesson and relevance of the story in the modern times. Cite concrete examples and scenarios similar to the parable to support your interpretation.
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The following is a famous parable from the Bible entitled "The Prodigal Son". Read it thoroughly and understand the moral lesson of the parable. In a
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In the story, a father has two sons. The younger son asks for his portion of inheritance from his father, who grants his son's request. This son, however, is prodigal (i.e., wasteful and extravagant), thus squandering his fortune and eventually becoming destitute.
As consequence, he now must return home empty-handed and intend to beg his father to accept him back as a servant. To the son's surprise, he is not scorned by his father but is welcomed back with celebration and a welcoming party. Envious, the older son refuses to participate in the festivities. The father tells the older son: "you are ever with me, and all that I have is yours, but thy younger brother was lost and now he is found."
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