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Another "Freewill" Question

 

St Matthew Chapter 20: Is this speaking of freewill in a way?

 

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These men each freely chose to work for a penny.  

Matt 20:1-16
1 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.
2 And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his
vineyard.
3 And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,
4 And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.
5 Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.
6 And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?
7 They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.
8 So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.
9 And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.
10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.
11 And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,
12 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.
13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?
14 Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.
15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

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Yes, this does refer, in part, to those who had freewill at the time they were called.
FATHER sought out those who were idle (in the world), and offered them jobs in HIS Vineyard (working for HIM).
HE made a covenant (contract) with them. And, this contract stipulated the earnings that each would receive 'IF' they did do the work they were hired to do.
In the parable, each would receive the price of 10 asses (a penny) for their labor in HIS
Vineyard.

The essence of the parable speaks as such....
You agree to work for YHVH for however long a period of time, no matter when you
(individually) entered into your contract with HIM, and you will receive the same reward as everyone else who worked for HIM.
This contracted amount is 'one size fits all', so to speak. In other words, the one who has contracted to work for YHVH can not be increased or lessened in his reward for this particular task.

But, some of these who worked for HIM the longest became vain, and desired to be elevated in their wages (elevated status) because they had worked longer than others.
This is sin. And, although they earned that for which they had contracted, they would have a black mark in FATHER'S Book until they repented of these sins and acknowledged the error of their way.

FATHER'S contract with all these workers HE 'called forth' was the same.
Each would earn the same, no matter how much time they had put in.

After the 'calling forth', FATHER watched these as they worked.
And, at the end of the day, HE gave unto each the same contracted amount.

What did FATHER discern about those HE had called forth? Individually, FATHER looked at those workers.
Did they joyfully do HIS Work?
Did each do the best they were able?
Were some being disruptive or destructive while working in HIS Vineyard?
Did these use Wisdom as they worked?
Did they ask for instruction when they did not know how to do a certain task in the vineyard?
Did any of them begin working, but before the day was over, quit?
And, if they quit, was it because they were lured away by another one promising greater rewards?
If they quit was it because of laziness or because they decided to go play or do something else?
Those who chose to quit would not be there at the time that the 'paychecks' were given out, so they received no pay, because they had broken the contract.
Did vanity and self-pride creep into the minds of some?
Did some think they were more worthy because they had worked longer?

All of these things and more, FATHER discerned about those whom HE had 'called forth'.

After YHVH has 'called one forth', HE determines that which they do.
And, those who are fit, HE 'chooses', and allows them to continue working for HIM.
These then have the opportunity to earn more...their acts/works after this point would add unto their righteous robes they shall wear.
Those who are not 'chosen' receive only that which they contracted to receive.

These things occurred in the 1st Heaven age, and will be completed again in this earth age.
Those HE chose in the 1st Heaven age, would be of the last generation in this earth age.
Those chosen in this earth (flesh) dispensation, shall be first in YAHSHUA'S KINGDOM in The LORD'S DAY.
The others, not chosen, shall have to work for the good of YHVH/YAHSHUA while on the wrong side of the gulf, in order to show forth that they are worthy to be chosen to continue living and enter into the Eternity.

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

 
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