Luk 16:8-9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Luke 16:8-9: 16:8-9 Jesus seems to commend the manager’s dishonesty, but Jesus’ point is that believers need to use resources shrewdly in preparation for eternity. 16:8 The ways of the world are the opposite of God’s ways. The children of this world use all their resources to get ahead in this world. God’s people do just the opposite (16:9 ). • The children of the light are the people of God (see John 12:36 ; 1 Thes 5:5 ).

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‏ Luke 16:8-9

Summary for Luke 16:8-9: 16:8-9 ^a Jesus seems to commend the manager’s dishonesty, but Jesus’ point is that believers need to use resources shrewdly in preparation for eternity. 16:8 ^b The ways of the world are the opposite of God’s ways. The children of this world use all their resources to get ahead in this world. God’s people do just the opposite (16:9 ^c).

• The children of the light are the people of God (see John 12:36 ^d; 1 Thes 5:5 ^e).
16:9 ^f worldly resources: This is a better translation than the traditional “mammon of unrighteousness” (KJV). Believers are to use their resources wisely for spiritual benefit.

• they will welcome you to an eternal home: They are probably the friends. Just as the manager’s friends would give him security, the friends we win to the Kingdom will warmly welcome us for eternity.