The prodigal’s humble statement, “I’m not worthy to be called your son,” would have been met with: “You surely aren’t worthy, and don’t even think you are going to enter into father’s house. No, you will be staying with the servants until we can test the validity and sincerity of your heart.” Imagine, how discouraging.
Ile semi ya unyenyekevu wa mwana mpotevu, “ Mimi sistahili kuitwa mwanao,” angejibiwa na: “ Kwa uhakika wewe haustahili, na hata sifikiri ya kwamba unastahili kuingia katika nyumba ya baba yako. La, utaishi na watumishi mpaka tutakapo fanya jaribio la ukweli na uhakika wa moyo wako.” Fikiria jinsi ilivyo ya kushusha.