The dishonest steward in Jesus’ parable is no hero. He does not use the talents he is given to earn more or to forgive the debts of a person in dire straits. No, he discounts the debts of his masters debtors because soon he will be out of a job looking for help from them. He is a wily self-centered manipulator who cannot be trusted with his master’s wealth, cannot be trusted with his own wealth, and cannot be trusted with what Jesus calls true wealth. True wealth, as Jesus hints in the final verse, is found in the kingdom of heaven. It is not money, or assets, or the accumulation of material possessions. In fact, it is neither material nor a possession. True wealth is spiritual; it is a share in what is God’s. Jesus himself gives us a model to follow when he places all his “wealth” in the service of others, whether feeding the thousands, healing the sick, or suffering for us all. This is how we serve God, not mammon.
How can you find a prudent steward of your material possessions, aware that true wealth is found in God? (Lect.135)
How can you find a prudent steward of your material possessions, aware that true wealth is found in God? (Lect.135)
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