To read the texts click on the texts: Rom 16:3-9,16,22-27; Lk 16:9-15
These
verses are found only in the Gospel of Luke and continue what was begun in
16:1-8, but also make a new beginning with the phrase, “and I tell you” in
16:9.
The
disciples are called to use wealth to make friends. If they use their wealth to
help others, they can be assured that they would be welcomed into their homes
when their wealth is all used up.
The
person who is faithful in little will also be faithful in much. However, one
who is unfaithful in little will also be unfaithful in much. And, if a person
is not able to manage honestly that which is given in trust he/she will surely
not be given what actually belongs to him/her. If that person cannot be
faithful with worldly wealth that has been entrusted to their care by God, how
can God give them their treasure in heaven?
While
wealth must be used, it must never be allowed to control a person or use
him/her. Wealth must be at the service of human beings not be served by them.
God alone is the one to be served.
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