Pastor Rick's Daily Hope on Oneplace.com Lessons from a Shrewd Money Manager—Part One
Nov 17, 2025
Discover the vital connection between your attitude towards money and your overall happiness. Unpack why Jesus spoke about financial matters more than heaven or hell, revealing money's powerful influence on our lives. Explore the shocking parable of the shrewd money manager and why Jesus commends shrewdness. Learn that everything you possess is a divine loan and you’ll ultimately be accountable for it. Finally, gain practical insights on effective money management and the importance of planning for your financial future.
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You Are A Manager Not An Owner
- Everything you possess is actually on loan from God and you are a manager, not an owner.
- Treat health, time, talents, and money as gifts to be stewarded, not personal property to waste.
Manager Cuts Debts To Secure Favors
- The manager reduced debtor bills, cutting 800 barrels to 400 and 1,000 to 800, without his master's permission.
- He acted to secure future favors when he expected to be fired, illustrating desperate resourcefulness.
Shrewdness Versus Dishonesty
- Jesus praised the manager's shrewdness, not his dishonesty, to highlight practical wisdom.
- Shrewdness means awareness, astute intelligence, and clever resourcefulness applied rightly.
