Luke 16: 13 "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
Jesus is speaking. He has told a parable about the shrewd manager. It's confusing, because the shrewd manager lowers the bills owed to the master, in an attempt to gain favor with the debtors. However, the master commends him. Jesus says we should use worldly wealth to gain friends.
I am thinking that it was the lack of regard for the full amount that makes the shrewd manager worthy of commendation. He didn't honor the money more than his reputation. He was regarded as godly by both master and debtors. He made the best of a bad situation, because he wasn't tied to the idea that the money was the most important thing.
Prayer: I enter a time of my life where I have more money than I have ever had. I pray to be a good steward of my inheritance, while not letting money become the focus of my life. I want to use my wealth in a way that pleases You, Lord. If I don't, my money is worthless, or even worse.
Amen
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