Wrong Attitude? Not necessarily

Thanks, brother, for the comment on the previous post questioning if 'wrong' attitude was the right concept. I see your point. There is a place to look at 'both sides' of a situation. In the story of the prodigal son (or prodigal father might be a more correct title) there are some cautions that need to be given. The older son could have had the joy with everyone else. And Jesus left the story rather open ended on purpose. Each person could 'end' the story in his or her own experience.

The Father wasn't happy when the younger son left but neither was he happy with the 'attitude' of the older son who didn't 'leave' physically. That story tells me a lot about my heavenly Father.
Ideally the father wanted both sons to rejoice.