The Capitalist Parable

JAMES V. SCHALL, S.J.:

The capitalist parable, as I call it, when spelled out, deals with God’s ways with us.

In Matthew 20, we find parables on the Kingdom of Heaven. The first parable concerns a man who is a grape grower. The harvest is here. The grapes need picking. Evidently, a hiring hall is available. Workers congregate for daily jobs. The owner is early. He hires several workers for a set daily wage. The workers agree to this wage. They hasten off to the vineyard. No problem here. The employer owns the property. He needs workers. Workers are available. The going wages are agreed upon. No one complains.

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H/T: Linda at The Great Pumpkin

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