In the Parable of the Two Sons, Jesus Christ directly challenges the chief priests and elders to confront their own thoughts and motives, beginning with the question, "But what do you think?" He aims to have them convict themselves through the story of a father and his two sons. The first son is independent, disobedient, and insolent, initially refusing his father's command to work in the vineyard with a defiant "I will not!" Yet, after reflecting on his ways, he regrets his disobedience, repents, and ultimately fulfills his responsibility. This son represents sinners who, despite initial resistance, turn from their iniquities and obey God, realizing that true happiness lies in working for Him to produce eternally rewarding fruit. The second son, in contrast, is a big talker, professing respect and obedience with a promise to work, but he never follows through. His hypocrisy is his major flaw, as he deceives himself by following his own standards rather than truly serving his father. He lives for the moment, failing to grasp the father's ultimate plan and its long-term benefits, thus producing works of the flesh instead of the fruit of the Spirit. This son reflects those who feign zeal but do not act on their promises. The ultimate actions of the sons reveal their true natures. The first son, after his initial refusal, repents and does the will of his father, changing from bad to good and bearing the fruit of repentance through his compliance. The second son, however, remains unchanged, trapped in his deceit. Through this parable, Jesus Christ highlights the difference between those who eventually yield to God's instruction and those who, despite appearances, reject it. The long-term rewards for obeying the Father's command to work in His vineyard are shown to be tremendous.