THE parables of Jesus are rich with spiritual instruction. The lessons that can be learned from them, are as varied as the experiences of humanity. When we study them in the right spirit, we often feel as if they were addressed to us personally. They unfold the Truth to us as we need it, and can receive it. Because of this the earnest Christian never grows weary of the Master's teachings, but always sees in them something new; something practical.
The passage of Scripture quoted is found in the parable of the Great Supper. This parable teaches a lesson many of us are greatly in need of. "A certain man made a great supper, and bade many." This "certain man" is Divine Principle; the supper that is prepared is "a feast of good things," found only in spiritual consciousness.
Four classes of persons are mentioned in connection with this parable: The servants; those who were bidden but did not go; the poor, maimed, halt and blind; and lastly that class who were compelled to come in. We might think of ourselves as belonging to either class, and learn a useful lesson; but to serve our present purpose we shall consider ourselves to be in the position of servants.
