Parable of the Laborer
In Matthew chapter 20 of the New Testament, Jesus gives the parable of the Laborers. This is my favorite parable that Jesus shared. I love it! The story is about day laborers, who wait in the marketplace for a householder or Master to come along and hire them to work in his fields or other necessary work. At the beginning of the day the householder comes to hire some workers, he promises them a penny for their full days work. The workers agree and come labor for the householder. A few hours later, the householder decided he needs more workers. He goes again to the marketplace where the laborers who haven't been chosen yet are still hanging about in the hopes that they will at least get half a days work and pay. He chooses a few more to come and work on his land. He promises to pay them "whatsoever is right". They agree and go to work. Two more times that day, the householder returns to the marketplace to hire more laborer...