Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs
to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?' –Matthew 20:15 (NRSV)
Do you remember Jesus’
parable “The Laborers in the Vineyard” in Matthew 20:1-15? The landowner needs workers so he goes out at
different times of the day, up until the last hour and gets workers to come
pick the grapes.
At the end of the day they
all receive their pay...and they all receive the same amount...the usual daily
wage!
This parable is not a model for
labor relations (or is it?), but about God’s generosity. But how can we insure that workers are fairly
compensated for their labor...& businesses can afford to hire them?
A proposal for raising the
minimum wage from $7.25 to $10 is being pushed by many, including the
President. Elizabeth Warren figures that
due to inflation and increased worker productivity, the minimum wage should be
$22 an hour. What’s fair?
Generous God, help us to see
life through your eyes...and your heart.
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