Relationships vs. Receipts // FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH // Pastor Ernest Almond - 5/31/2026

What happens when the survival tactics of the world collide with the timeless principles of the Kingdom of God? In this installment of our series, For What It's Worth, Pastor Ernest Almond unpacks one of the most paradoxical and misunderstood parables in the New Testament: The Parable of the Shrewd Manager. The world trains us to operate out of "shrewdness"—a transactional survival mode where we keep score, track favors, and collect receipts to secure our own soft landing spaces. We are taught to manage out of fear, blame others when things go wrong, and use people to protect our status. But Jesus challenges His followers to pivot from a worldly "they" mindset to a Kingdom "we" identity. Kingdom builders don't collect receipts; they build relationships. They leverage temporary resources—both material wealth and intangible gifts—to lift others up, erase burdens, and invest in eternal legacies. Tune in to discover how to break free from the exhausting cycle of transactional living, step into your identity as a victor, and master the divine wisdom that prioritizes people over profits. It's time to stop keeping score and start making an eternal impact.