Do you understand what a parable is?

, a short simple story that illustrates a moral or spiritual truth 

Yes, I do know what a parable is. Jesus used stories (parables) to illustrate certain points he was trying to make about moral issues instead of just making a statement.

A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson

A story told by Christ to illustrate a lesson.

A story with a moral behind it?

An earthly statement with a heavenly meaning.