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Faithful Use of Unrighteous Wealth
In Luke 16:1–13, Jesus uses a parable to teach us how to serve the proper master and be a faithful steward of earthly wealth. I. Jesus teaches his disciples a parable about an unrighteous steward. A. An unrighteous steward squanders his stewardship by squandering his rich master's possessions (vs. 1–2). B. The unrighteous steward ponders the problem of his present situation (v. 3). C. The unrighteous steward plots a plan for his future situation (vs. 4–7). D. The unrighteous steward's master praises his shrewdness (v. 8a). II. Jesus applies the parable to His disciples. A. Problem: Lack of shrewdness in pondering your present situation (v. 8b). B. Solution: Use worldly wealth shrewdly to prepare for your future situation (v. 9). C. Warning: Your character matters, so you must be faithful! (vs. 10–12). D. Summary: Serve God, not wealth, to ensure your eternal dwelling (v. 13).
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By Various SpeakersIn Luke 16:1–13, Jesus uses a parable to teach us how to serve the proper master and be a faithful steward of earthly wealth. I. Jesus teaches his disciples a parable about an unrighteous steward. A. An unrighteous steward squanders his stewardship by squandering his rich master's possessions (vs. 1–2). B. The unrighteous steward ponders the problem of his present situation (v. 3). C. The unrighteous steward plots a plan for his future situation (vs. 4–7). D. The unrighteous steward's master praises his shrewdness (v. 8a). II. Jesus applies the parable to His disciples. A. Problem: Lack of shrewdness in pondering your present situation (v. 8b). B. Solution: Use worldly wealth shrewdly to prepare for your future situation (v. 9). C. Warning: Your character matters, so you must be faithful! (vs. 10–12). D. Summary: Serve God, not wealth, to ensure your eternal dwelling (v. 13).