The parable of the prodigal son has it that a man had two sons. The younger of the sons requested for his own share the father's property. After collecting his share, he left his home town and spent it lavishly in loose living. A great famine arose in the country made him to be in want and he was forced to descend to the most degrading employment of tend swine. He later came back to his senses and resolved to return to his father and tell him not to accept him as a son but a hired servant. While he was yet at a distance, his father saw him and ran and embraced him.
The son humbly pleaded with his father to take him back simply as a slave not as a son. However, the servants were ordered to clothe the son the best robe fitting for the guest of honour, give him the ring (of authority) and the shoes (of freedom) and then slay fattened calf so that all might share in the father's gladness. So, the son was restored to his former position and tthe began to make merry. The elder one came, heard the sound of the celebration and when he made inquiries, the servant told him that "Your brother has come and your father is making merriment for him" The elder brother was indifferent would not come in until his father came and entreated him. He complained that since he had been serving his father faithfully, he had not one day celebrated with him and his friends but when this son of his came who had misused wealth, he killed a fatted calf for him.

(b) The elder brother's attitude show:
(1) Envy
(2) Pride
(3) Lack of respect
(4) Lack of love for the younger brother or unforgiveness.
(5) Selfishness
(6) Anger.