The Shrewd Manager
Some Basic questions to proper understanding
Who is the Master in Verse 8?
Where does the parable end and Jesus commentary begin?
Why would anyone praise a person who stole from them?
What did this shrewd manager actually do?
Cancel his extortion in collecting the account?
Actually give away the Master's money?
Most likely he did a little of both.
Dishonest may refer only to his general character and not
the specific action for which his master praised him.
What does this say about how we should use Money?
All the resources we have should be viewed as a stewardship from God. This includes not only money but time, abilities, and skills as well.
The purpose of our stewardship is to make friends in heaven so they will receive us.
John Wesley's advice on money
Earn all you can,
Save all you can,
Give all you can.
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