And he came to the second, and said likewise. They say unto him, The first. The test of sincerity is not in words, but in deeds.
Words are of no value unless they are accompanied with appropriate deeds.
This is the lesson taught in the parable of the two sons. This parable was spoken at Christ's last visit to Jerusalem Page 273 before His death. He had driven out the buyers and sellers from the temple. His voice had spoken to their hearts with the power of God. Amazed and terrified, they had obeyed His command without excuse or resistance.