E36  The elder son had a false identity that was wrapped up in works. All his hard work blinded him from how really loved by his father. His works were like idols.  Jesus trying to help us see what idols can be and was confronting the Pharisees with theirs as they listened to the Prodigal son parable. The kind father to his wayward son and judgmental son is a jaw-dropping picture of our heavenly Father. So many distractions blind us to our magnanimous generous Father.