Truth For Life Daily Program Investing for Eternity (Part 1 of 4)
Sep 22, 2025
Alistair Begg dives into a puzzling parable in Luke 16, exploring the shrewd tactics of a dismissed manager who seeks favor by reducing debts. The discussion highlights the stark contrast between worldly wisdom and spiritual insight, emphasizing the distinctions between 'people of the world' and 'people of the light.' As he unpacks these lessons, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own priorities and investments for eternity. Stay tuned for more enlightening insights in the continuation of this study.
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Unexpected Resourcefulness In Crisis
- Luke 16 opens with a parable about a rich man's manager who wasted his master's possessions and was confronted and fired.
- The manager's quick plan to secure future welcome illustrates resourcefulness amid impending loss.
Worldly Shrewdness Versus Spiritual Light
- Jesus highlights that worldly people are shrewder in securing their interests than many believers.
- This contrast challenges Christians to match worldly savvy with godly aims.
Fired For Toasted Cheese
- Alistair Begg shares being fired from a supermarket job for wasting cheese by leaving it on a hot pad too long.
- He used humor and quick action to find a better-paying job immediately after being fired.
On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg begins a study in Luke’s Gospel by taking a look at some of the lessons and parables Jesus shared with His disciples as they traveled toward Jerusalem. The study opens with a parable that may at first seem puzzling.