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24 sie 2014 · Luke 16:1–13. When we manage our earthly goods poorly, we’re not merely wasting our possessions. Ultimately, we are robbing God Himself. In this sermon, R.C. Sproul continues his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, calling us to be responsible and generous with the resources that the Lord has given us. Transcript.
11 paź 2024 · Answer. The Parable of the Unjust Steward can be found in Luke 16:1–13. The text can be broken down into two parts: the parable (verses 1–8) and the application (verses 9–13). Luke 16:1 identifies that Jesus is speaking to His disciples, but there is a suggestion that His audience is mixed—disciples and Pharisees.
1. (Luke 16:1-8) What the dishonest steward did. He also said to His disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. So he called him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.’
The Parable of the Dishonest Manager is one of the most unusual parables of Jesus. Did Jesus really condone the actions of a thief? And are we supposed to go and do likewise? In his book, Speaking Parables, David Buttrick writes, “The parable has embarrassed Christians for centuries.
11 lis 2012 · We all serve someone or something. Jesus says that if you call yourself a Christian, then you only have room for one passion. You have to choose. Each person must make a choice between commitment to materialistic values and commitment to God (Luke 16:13-15) and covenant values (Luke 16:16-18).
14 cze 2013 · If we want to be truly rich, we need God’s perspective on money. Jesus tells the first parable to the disciples (16:1), but the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening in and scoffing at Him (16:14). So the ensuing instruction and the second parable are aimed primarily at the Pharisees.
3 lip 2014 · If so, we need to heed what Jesus said in Luke 16:9, “I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings” (NIV). When we use our resources to benefit others, especially to communicate the gospel to them, we reap eternal dividends.
