The Dishonest Manager - June 21, 2026

In Luke 16:1–13, Jesus tells the challenging parable of the dishonest manager—a story that has puzzled readers for centuries. While the manager's dishonesty is not commended, Jesus highlights his shrewdness and uses the parable to teach an important lesson about how believers should view and use their wealth. Just as the manager acted with the future in mind, Christians are called to use the resources God has entrusted to them with an eternal perspective. Jesus teaches that money is not an end in itself but a tool to be used for God's kingdom. Rather than placing our hope in wealth or accumulating possessions for our own comfort, we are called to invest in things that have eternal value—supporting gospel ministry, showing hospitality, serving others, and helping people come to faith in Christ. Our earthly resources are temporary, but the impact they can have for God's kingdom can last forever. The sermon concludes with Jesus' sobering warning that no one can serve two masters. Wealth makes a poor god and an unreliable source of security. As stewards of all that God has given us, we must faithfully manage our possessions, recognizing that everything ultimately belongs to Him. The question each believer must answer is simple but profound: Are we using our money to serve God, or are we serving money instead?