God Is Not Fair. God Is Generous!

HPUMC - Cornerstone Sermons (Contemporary Worship) · Mar 22, 2026 · 1m

Rev. Dr. Abe Smith | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Research shows, as children, we naturally long for equality in that we want everyone to have the same. But as we grow older, that instinct often shifts toward self-interest, and our concept of “fairness” is defined by what benefits us. This way of thinking shows up in Peter’s question to Jesus in Matthew 19:27: “What’s in it for us?” In response, Jesus tells the parable of the workers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16), where each worker receives the same wage regardless of how long they labored. What initially feels…