The Shrewd Manager – Luke 16:1-15

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“Money is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master.” How should we handle money? In this parable, Jesus uses a negative example to teach us a positive message. We find this parable in Luke 16:1-15.

This is probably Jesus’ most difficult parable; nevertheless, if we pay attention to what Jesus tells us, we will discover the meaning.

• The parable of the shrewd manager was used by Jesus to teach the wise use of material things (including money) for future spiritual benefit.
• This was a good lesson using a bad example.
• Jesus made three applications from the parable:

1. 1. The believer should use money to win people into the kingdom.
   2. The believer is to be faithful in the way he/she uses material wealth.  The one who can be trusted with little can be trusted with much.
   3. The believer must understand that you cannot serve both God and money.