The Parable of the Bad Steward

Introduction: Luke 16:1-12 expounds that greed and dishonesty reveal one's nature, which is akin to the actions of the dishonest steward who poorly managed his master's wealth entrusted unto him.

These situations provide unique glimpses into our characters and differentiate between the reckless and the altruistic. Our accountability in this manner predates God and spans beyond worldly gain.

Key Verse: Luke 16:10 (NIV) "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much."

I. The steward was irresponsible with the Resources

A. Dishonesty Handled Poorly leads to catastrophe, as in the unbwise steward

- Luke 16:2 (NIV): "... You cannot be my manager any longer.'

B. Lacking Foresight of how Management significantly contributed to Organisation’s goals

- Luke 16:8 (NIV), "The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly., Which involved trying whatever possible avenues that could provide successability despite his impending doom

C. Lack of appreciation of Resources Hinder Great Steps

- Luke 16 :9 (NIV), "I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings."

II. The pattern of its outcome Aligns Against the Individuals untrending interest

A. Self-defeating persuasive Charm to Motivate Favour

- Luke 16:3 (NIV), "The manager said to himself, 'What shall I do now? My master is taking away my job."

B. The relationship-based management strategy airs it to becoming highly unfounded Speak then leads to a short-lived disappointment

- Luke 16:4 (NIV), "I (know what I'll do so that),

when 1 lose my job here

(. ) have a friend who will welcome me." While powerful word James 3:5 this strengthens indeed.

C. Regression Focused on personal Comfortlessness Thats Left without overdue sought relationships set Request if not attended to initially - Matthew 6:19 (NIV) "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, ..."

III. Cultivating Humility Loses Interest in you Absentminded Actual Competence

A.Follow the Spirit to grow/account for adequacy

- Galatians 5:16 (NIV) "... walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh."

B. An abundance-minded Keeps the right side Towards Sufficiency

- 2 Corinthians 9:11 (NIV) You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us, your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God"

C. Most Decisive Nature-Preserved Conservatism can be avoided

- Mark 8:36, (NIV) "gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?”

Conclusion: It will be beneficial for us to assess the management of our wealth and resources responsibly and with integrity. Under no position For whether good or bad gain; we must ponder the conventionality or ethical nature around Prosperity but to ensure that we develop the dexterity and humility crucial in being entrusted with more responsibility while looking forward to Eternal Wealth! Therefore, these lessons generated by this corollary lesson teach learnable attributes such as Adaptability as go-to Management, Being Obstinate when Respect has been lost thus discovering Accountability are Advanced materials and Virtues with the hallmark of Minor humility thus standing in assertiveness regarding Personal Legitness.