A Good Man’s Bad Example
Luke 16:1-13
Shrewd
• “Marked by practical hardheaded
intelligence.”
• “Serving one’s own interests in an
unemotional, analytical manner.”
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Unjust Steward (manager)
• Predicament (Luke 16:1-3)
– Mismanagement, Embezzlement?
• Solution (16:4-7)
– Clever dishonesty
• Result (16:8)
– Commendation for shrewdness
Application
WordWeb
• Prudence: “Discretion in practical affairs;
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or
distress.”
• “Sons of light” urged to be as wise in pursuing
their ends as the “sons of this world [age]” are
in pursuing theirs, baring any dishonesty.
• Prov 8:5 (1: 4, 22; 14:18)
Proper use of $$$
• Vs. 9: Use money to win souls.
– Matt 25:31-46
• Vss. 10-13: Be trustworthy w/ little or much
– 1 Cor 4:1-2; 2 Tim 2:2
Final look
• Adopt the traits of shrewdness, cleverness,
ingenuity in your duties as a Christian.
• Learn to be prudent or wise in practical
matters.
• Expect an “audit” from the Lord.
– Rom 10:9-10
– Luke 13:3; Acts 17:30
– Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:37
– Acts 2:38; 22:16; Mk 16:16