The Master’s Manager

Andrew Murch · The parable of the dishonest manager is rather perplexing at first read. But, when we look closely, there's an important message that Jesus wants to teach his followers. Jesus, speaking to his disciples, urges them to be faithful in all their dealings with wealth. The world is often more intentional with their wealth than believers are (v. 8). While the world’s methods and means are for unrighteous gain, shouldn’t Christians be just as intentional in their stewardship for righteousness? Jesus encourages his disciples to be faithful with little and with much. We are to be faithful with the world’s riches and with our spiritual riches. Because, just like the dishonest manager, you cannot serve two masters. You may have both God and money, but you cannot serve both.