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Matthew 21:28-31

'What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, "Son, go and work today in the vineyard." '"I will not," he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. 'Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, "I will, sir," but he did not go. 'Which of the two did what his father wanted?' 'The first,' they answered. Jesus said to them, 'Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.' (NIVUK)

Jesus was talking with the most senior religious officials (the Chief Priests and Elders of the people - Matthew 21:23). He asked them questions to show them their hypocrisy - their hearts reeked of spiritual poverty, despite their social distinction and wealth (Matthew 23:23-26). It was also to teach His trainee apostles that they must not fall into the same error. Spiritual authenticity would be a key issue in the early church (1 Corinthians 11:17-22).