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It is true the elder brother is instructed by (God) the Father in verse 32 (“It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found”) and hopefully learns, but he is not rebuked for sin (any more ...
spoil the child” (Note: There is no verse in the Bible that says ”spare the rod, spoil the child.” That phrase is actually from a satirical poem called Hudibras by Samuel Butler first published in 1662.) refers to an actual physical rod (instead of a symbol of guidance...