This episode is a reminder that we cannot allow ourselves to give up on children/people based on their social environment and or acquaintances. We have to apply the three parables Jesus laid out for us: The Lost Sheep, The Prodigal Son, and The Lost Coin. It is unfortunate that those who are doing well seem to go overlooked, but we must encourage them to keep their eyes on the prize/God. The use of the word “subordinate” is being applied as a military rank structure.
