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speedsix wrote:

we should stick to our principles,

Correct.

not condoning the wrong

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Correct

but not condemning the prodigal

The prodigal, no....his/her ACTIONS....yes! We should not be unclear about this. Parents (these days) often fail in this area.

always communicating the father's love

Yes, the 'love' (and concern) for the child can always be there, though the actions of the child be condemned. At no time should the child's inappropriate actions be overlooked/excused AS PROOF of the parents "love"...which unfortunately is what we see more often than not. Though...I am certain YOU understand the difference by what you have posted here.

which will usually draw them back home when they do wake up.

Exceptions exist, but yes...unless some life altering consequence of their poor decision making befalls them first, MOST of them straighten out.

Yes, but in the parable of the prodigal son, the young man finally comes to his senses, in humility… recognizes his foolishness and decides to return to his father and ask for forgiveness and mercy.

IF this same repentant spirit exists in the OP’s Son…then yes… he should be received with open arms, IF NOT…then perhaps nothing will be gained except the enabling of the lad.

Important for Christians to forgive (where appropriate), but at the same time NOT be made a fool of.
I’ve seen it work both ways.

Flint.