Truth For Life Daily Program Investing for Eternity (Part 3 of 4)
Sep 24, 2025
The discussion delves into the perplexing parable of the shrewd but dishonest manager, sparking questions about God's perspective on money and trust. Listeners are challenged to invest their worldly resources for eternal benefits, shifting the focus from earthly treasures to heavenly gains. Personal anecdotes illustrate how thinking about eternity can reshape daily priorities and decisions. Alistair Begg emphasizes living in the present with an eye on the eternal, urging maturity in perspective that transforms how we endure and grow.
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Shrewdness Versus Gormlessness
- Jesus contrasts worldly shrewdness with spiritual gormlessness to teach stewardship of possessions for eternal ends.
- Alistair Begg urges using worldly wealth to bless others and secure "true riches" for eternity.
Invest For Eternity
- Invest present resources into eternal outcomes rather than temporary earthly treasures.
- Where your treasure is shows where your heart is, so prioritize heavenly investments.
Boxes Sent Ahead
- Begg shares how his daughter shipped many things ahead before moving back, illustrating "sending ahead" to a destination.
- The boxes reminded him she was coming because she had designated that house as her destination.
Jesus’ parable of the shrewd but dishonest manager is perplexing to many. Was Jesus commending dishonesty? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg examines this passage of Scripture to help us understand the key to applying such radical teaching to our lives.