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Intro
The Shrewd Manager was not dishonest.
No where does Jesus claim the manager stole from the owner
Rather the manager was lazy with the owner’s property
He did not properly take care of the owner’s property
God gives us much what are we doing with what God gave us?
The Shrewd Manager Chose Future Security
The shrewd manager could have called on his masters accounts
By collecting the debts he could have recieved his commissions
900 Gallons of Olive Oil
About $45 a gallon
$40,500
typical management fee today is between 1 and 2 %
$400 and $500
1000 Bushels of Wheat
1 Bushel of Wheat is $334.25
$334,250.00
$3,342.50 and $6,685
Commission would have been between $3,742.50 and $7,185
So his commission wouldn’t have lasted long
He would have had to find another job
But his reputation would have been ruined so he might not find another management job
He was too weak to dig
He was too proud to beg
Every day we are given a choice between our present security and our future reward.
The Shrewd Manager Received His Future Reward
The Manager sacrificed his commission
Because he did not collect on the debts owed he did not receive less, he recieved nothing
Commission could only be rewarded if the debt was collected.
The next manager would have recieved the smaller commission that was left.
Because the manager cared more for his future reward than his present security he recieved it.
Every day we are given a choice between our present security and our future reward
What Master Do You Serve Present of Future?
Jesus finishes his parable by making the claim you cannot serve two masters, God and Money
Money is our present security
Money secures out present security
Money makes the world go round
Money doesn’t by happiness but it does by everything else
God is our future reward
Many times our service to God conflicts with money
The question is which is more important?
Often it is hard to serve God and our financial desires/needs
Could be small
Coffee at home instead of Dunkin
Taking time to make dinner at home instead of eating out
Buying a less expensive technology than the newest greatest thing
Could be large
Giving up a days work to serve others
Giving above your tithe
Giving your coat to someone who is in need
Every day we are given a choice between our present security and our future reward
Conclusion
The fact is God cares more about our future security then He does about our earthly comforts.
There are times in our life when we will have discomforts in securing our eternal rewards.
This is not to say that we earn our salvation by what we are doing, but rather when we place our faith in God He will lead us into situations that may make us a little uncomfortable.
So the question is where are you placing your trust?
Do you trust in your present comfort or in your God who longs to off your eternal comforts.
Lets pray.
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