CRAFTY STEWARD
Phil.3:17-4:1/ Ps.122/ Luke 16:1-8
Luke 16:1-13 presents us with the parable of the Crafty Steward. Here was a steward who had neglected his duties and at the point of being dismissed he devised a crafty means to secure his future.
This is not to extol dishonesty or craftiness rather Christ wants us to be honest stewards and who can genuinely use their resources to secure eternal life. Therefore, rather than being crafty let us be honest and generous. Rather than being fake be real, do not be manipulative be genuine and honest so that when at last we are dismissed from this world we shall find a place to live.
Just as the owner said to the dishonest steward “Give an accounting of your management” at the end of our lives, we shall give account to God.
Therefore, let us stand firm in the Lord says St. Paul and let us use every opportunity, wisdom and knowledge to secure eternal life.
LET US PRAY
Almighty and ever-faithful God, gratefully acknowledging your mercy and humbly admitting our needs, we ask for help and strength to do your will at all times. Amen.
Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai
