Light + Truth Rethinking Riches and Eternal Rewards
Sep 22, 2025
John Piper, a prominent pastor and theologian, delves into the depths of stewardship using Luke 16. He explains how money reflects our hopes and values, urging listeners to build relationships that lead to eternal rewards. Piper discusses the commendation of the shrewd steward and emphasizes the importance of being diligent for heavenly aims. He challenges the notion of serving both God and wealth, presenting a compelling vision of how our financial decisions impact our spiritual lives.
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Money And Eternal Perspective
- Christians must constantly ask how their use of money relates to eternity.
- John Piper frames stewardship as an eternal-priority question, not a mere financial one.
The Shrewd Steward Parable
- Piper recounts the dishonest steward parable where a steward reduces debts to win friends.
- The steward acts shrewdly to secure a future after being dismissed.
Use Money To Secure Eternal Welcome
- Verse 9 interprets the steward's actions: use money to make friends who will welcome you into eternal habitations.
- Piper connects temporal acts of generosity to securing an eternal welcome.
