The Modern Shrewd Manager | #60

Ever wondered why Jesus would praise a dishonest manager? Hold onto your seats as we unravel the perplexing parable of the shrewd manager in Luke 16. Join us as we dissect the cunning strategies of a fired manager who cleverly reduces debts to secure his future, not for his dishonesty but for his astuteness. We'll dive into the deeper spiritual insights, highlighting how being proactive and resourceful is crucial for advancing God's kingdom. Prepare to challenge your understanding of this often-misinterpreted story and discover how it calls us to be shrewd and thoughtful in our spiritual lives.

Key Takeaways:

• The parable of the shrewd manager is often misunderstood as commending dishonesty, but its true message is about the importance of being proactive and making shrewd decisions in light of spiritual conviction.
• Jesus' teaching in this parable focuses on the cleverness of worldly individuals compared to those in the kingdom of God, highlighting a lack of shrewdness amongst the latter.
• The essence of the parable is to prompt action—rather than doing nothing when confronted with one's shortcomings, one should be motivated to make impactful changes.
• Gray encourages listeners to apply the lesson of the parable in their spiritual lives, aiming to win favor with God and act faithfully with the things of God.

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About the host: Steve Gray is the founding and senior pastor of Revive Church KC. He has been in the full time ministry for over 40 years and was launched into national and international recognition in the late 1990’s as the leader of the historic Smithton Outpouring, and again in 2009 when he lead the Kansas City Revival which was televised nationally on the Daystar television network. Steve is also a veteran musician, songwriter, recording artist and published author. His books include When The Kingdom Comes, Follow The Fire, My Absurd Religion, and If You Only Knew.

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