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The parable discusses using money wisely to help others find Christ and bring eternal benefits, rather than to earn heaven's favor. Money can become a hard master that promises power but cannot provide what's important. Integrity is important in all matters, big or small, as how we use money shows if we will be fit for God's kingdom.

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The parable discusses using money wisely to help others find Christ and bring eternal benefits, rather than to earn heaven's favor. Money can become a hard master that promises power but cannot provide what's important. Integrity is important in all matters, big or small, as how we use money shows if we will be fit for God's kingdom.

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LIVING SHREWDLY BECAUSE OF GOD Luke 16: 1-13 The parable of the unjust is different from the

Kingdom of God parables, however, and scholarly to identify explicitly theological themes. This story is
not an appeal for almsgiving, generosity, forgiveness, or the proper use of wealth; and it's not a criticism
of Jewish religious authorities of Jesus'day. Rather, the story is an eschatological lesson about the
urgency of discipleship. Our use of money is a test of our faith of the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We
must use our material goods in a way that will foster faith and obedience. We are to make wise use of
the financial opportunities we have, not to earn heaven's favor but to help others find Christ. If we use
our treasure to help those in need or to help others find Christ, our earthly investment will bring eternal
benefit. When we obey God's will, the unselfish use of possessions will follow. So, be cautious, because
money has the power to take God's place in our life. Money is a hard master and a deceptive one.
Wealth promises power and control, but often it cannot deliver. Great fortunes can be made - and lost -
overnight, and no amount of money can provide health, happiness, or eternal life. How much better it is
to let God be our master. Our integrity is often put on the line in money matters. God calls us to be
honest even in the small details we could easily ignore. God calls us for action, not merely passive
presumption on the goodness of grace. Heaven's riches are far more valuable than earthly wealth. But if
we are not trustworthy with our money here ( no matter how much or little we have), we will be unfit to
handle the vast riches of God's Kingdom. See that you/we maintain our integrity in all matters, whether
big or small. Amen

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