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b'\\u201cDon\\u2019t eat like a pig!\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d This expression usually means, \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153Don\\u2019t eat everything in front of you\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d or \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153Don\\u2019t make a mess\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d\\u2014because pigs can be pretty messy and indiscriminate eaters. In fact, along with grain, many farmers will feed pigs something called \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153pig slop.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d Pig slop often contains mixed together leftover produce and dairy from local restaurants or other kitchens. This mash-up of food doesn\\u2019t sound very appetizing, does it?\\nJesus once told a story that involved pig food. It\\u2019s called the Parable of the Lost (or Prodigal) Son. In it, a son decides he doesn\\u2019t want to live with his dad anymore and asks for his share of his dad\\u2019s money\\u2014even though his dad is still alive.\\nWhen the son gets his money and moves out, he spends it on foolish things, and, before he knows it, all the money is gone. Pretty soon, his situation gets so desperate he doesn\\u2019t even have access to pig food. As he tries to figure out what to do next, he remembers his dad\\u2019s servants eat better than pig food, so he goes back home with a plan to ask if he can be considered his father\\u2019s servant instead of his son.\\nBut here\\u2019s the amazing part. His dad, filled with love, is excited to see him. Instead of making his son eat what the servants eat, the dad makes a feast to celebrate his lost son\\u2019s return.\\nJesus told this story to show that God is the same way when sinners come home by repenting from their sins and turning to Jesus for forgiveness. The Lord loves us, even when we\\u2019re sinners (Romans 5:8). Therefore, He rejoices when one lost sinner is found (Luke 15:10). \\u2022 Melissa Yeagle\\n\\u2022 How does the father in the parable show us what God is like? \\n\\u2022 To learn more about what it means to repent from sin and turn to Jesus, check out our \\u201cKnow Jesus\\u201d page. \\nI tell you, in the same way, there is joy in the presence of God\\u2019s angels over one sinner who repents. Luke 15:10 (CSB)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nProverbs 15:18; 29:11; Hebrews 4:14-16; James 1:19'