Luke 16
The Parable of the Shrewd Manager of course is about money and Jesus warns us not to idolize or "serve" money (v13). We are encouraged to be good stewards of the blessings God places in our hands. John Piper encourages us to see how Jesus encourages us to do good with our money for the purposes of God's glory.
We must, just as the shrewd manager did, turn from our ways of waste (of our time, treasure, and talents). See also John Piper: Calling All Clay Pots.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God - You are SO full of grace and mercy for me - thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such grace. I daily miss the mark. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. He said to them, You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight. v14-15
The Parable of the Shrewd Manager of course is about money and Jesus warns us not to idolize or "serve" money (v13). We are encouraged to be good stewards of the blessings God places in our hands. John Piper encourages us to see how Jesus encourages us to do good with our money for the purposes of God's glory.
We must, just as the shrewd manager did, turn from our ways of waste (of our time, treasure, and talents). See also John Piper: Calling All Clay Pots.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God - You are SO full of grace and mercy for me - thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such grace. I daily miss the mark. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
