Introduction: Jesus uses the Parable of the Dishonest Manager to teach us about wise stewardship for eternity.
1. The parable of the dishonest manager in Luke 16:1-8 illustrates the need for shrewd stewardship.
A. The manager uses worldly wisdom to secure his future after being accused of squandering his master's wealth.
B. Jesus commends the dishonest manager, not for his dishonesty, but for his shrewdness in planning ahead.
2. Wise stewardship requires using earthly resources for eternal purposes, as taught in Luke 16:9-13.
A. Jesus instructs his followers to use worldly wealth to gain friends in eternal dwellings.
B. Being faithful in little matters leads to trust in greater heavenly responsibilities.
3. The story of the Rich Man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31 underscores the consequences of poor stewardship.
A. The rich man's failure to compassionately use his resources resulted in eternal separation from God.
B. Lazarus’s eternal comfort highlights the reward for those who wisely steward opportunities in life.
Conclusion: Jesus calls us to shrewdly steward our resources for God's kingdom, securing eternal rewards rather than earthly ones.
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