He who has ears, let him hear

Let him here

I thought you would listen

But you didn't even pay attention

When He was spittin'

Even before this Rhyme was Written

Before the parable of the Tenants was even hittin'

I hope you hear it (hear it)

I hope you get it

I thought you would listen

But you didn't even pay attention

When He was spittin'

Even before this Rhyme was Written

Before the parable of the Tenants was even hittin'

I hope you hear it (hear it)

I hope you get it

He was the youngest of two

Soon to be the first in his family to finish school

And he took pride in the fact he always finished his food

They said, he always kept his nose in a book

And if you were looking for him everyone knew where to look

He even knew how to cook

Some good greens and cornbread

Sweet potatoes, some rice and beans or short ribs

On his forehead

Were many kisses

His Momma told him to stay away from any argumentative drama

She said, be aware of your surroundings 'cause you look nice

What's around you ain't always what it looks like, like

He turned and smiled, right before he took flight

And said, "Momma I'm tight, you know I'll be alright"

So, just like on any other day

He grabbed his bag and went about his way

But Papa had more to say

"Hey!" Son, I want you to do some work did you get that?"

He said, "Papa, I'll do it as soon as I get back" (as soon as I get back)

I thought you would listen

But you didn't even pay attention

When He was spittin'

Even before this Rhyme was Written

Before the parable of the Tenants was even hittin'

I hope you hear it (hear it)

I hope you get it

I thought you would listen

But you didn't even pay attention

When He was spittin'

Even before this Rhyme was Written

Before the parable of the Tenants was even hittin'

I hope you hear it (hear it)

I hope you get it

But, first, there was another

The opposite of his younger brother

Too much of rebel to do anything for his mother

He seldom kept a job, even in the Summer

But she kept him around, knew he could do better

And plus, she loved him

He had a habit of mistaking patience for procrastination

Anything he was asked to do provoked a confrontation

This was reputation he grew up with

Needed to be given something he couldn't screw up with

So, the Father came and told him he had some work for him

He turned and told him, "No!" he wouldn't work for him

The same work that his Father had in mind

For his younger brother who said he would make it back in time (time, time)

See, bagging dimes (bags, drugs)

Was what the oldest was known for

Still, he changed his mind to go back and do them home chores

Scrubbing floors and washing dishes with Ajax

The "trusted" younger brother said, "Skip it" and never came back (and never came back)

I thought you would listen

But you didn't even pay attention

When He was spittin'

Even before this Rhyme was Written

Before the parable of the Tenants was even hittin'

I hope you hear it (hear it)

I hope you get it

So, which one of the two did what his Father asked him?

It was the oldest, the one with bad habits

"I tell you the truth, Tax collectors and prostitutes

Are entering the Kingdom of Heaven ahead of you

'Cause John came and showed you "The Way"

You didn't believe him

But the unclean received him

And even after you had saw that they did

You didn't repent, believe and turn away from your sin"

Yeshua's eloquent verdict was on the Pharisees

As an example of legalism taken to an extreme

Warning His followers of what to expect

Said there'd be opposition ,like THEM, after his death

But what's next?

Have we become what He mentioned

Modern day Pharisees where those tendencies are persistent?

Christians

Battling over pride and deeds

We need to take another look at what it means to serve God, indeed

I thought you would listen

But you didn't even pay attention

When He was spittin'

Even before this Rhyme was Written

Before the parable of the Tenants was even hittin'

I hope you hear it (hear it)

I hope you get it

I thought you would listen

But you didn't even pay attention

When He was spittin'

Even before this Rhyme was Written

Before the parable of the Tenants was even hittin'

I hope you hear it (hear it)

I hope you get it

He who has ears, let him hear

Let him here

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