Luke 15:11-32
To one mentality we can't succumb
That is to the "Elder Brother Syndrome"
As a believer we cannot possess
A poor attitude of self righteousness
Notice the sin of the elder brother
He thought he was better than another
Wanting another's blessings on a shelf
Because he solely focused on himself
Too confident in his morality
Yet truly blinded from reality
He said his father kept him from his friendsNow he viewed his life through a wounded lens
The elder brothers will assume their stance
Elder brothers will not attend the dance
Seeing others struggle they will condemn
When their unhappy life is all about them
He rejected his father's explanation
Clinging to his own interpretation
Self righteousness makes one illogical
Hardening one's heart to the prodigal
In the church you'll still see a Pharisee
Deluded by their own hypocrisy
No self introspection they will allow
An attitude of "holier than thou"
The offended brother could only judge
He remained outside with his bitter grudge
His wrong reaction and rebuke were stern
Thinking by the Spirit he did discern
He lived a life of guessing at intents
As he chose to make friends with his offence
