The Prodigal Should Be Arrested

The law is harsh and cannot help us to receive forgiveness.

In Craddock Stories, a collection of outstanding stories by Fred Craddock, is the following account with one who could understand law, but not grace.

Craddock preached in Blue Ridge, Georgia one Sunday while the pastor was away. He preached on the lectionary text which was on the prodigal son. After the service a man said, “I really didn’t care much for that frankly.”

He asked the many why and the man said he just didn’t like that story because it was morally irresponsible.

Craddock said, “What do you mean…