📖 Sermon 124 – The Unjust Steward (Part 2)
Date: [no date given]
Text: Luke 16:9–13
Introduction
Having told the parable and commended the steward’s foresight, Jesus now applies the lesson directly. He teaches His disciples how to use earthly possessions wisely, faithfully, and with eternity in view. Money is a test of character, a tool for service, and a trust from God.
A. “Make to yourselves friends…”
Use money to bless others,
support God’s work,
and advance the Gospel.
B. “…when ye fail, they may receive you…”
Heavenly rewards await generous stewardship.
C. Earthly riches are temporary
“So that when it fails…”
Money cannot follow us beyond death.
A. Faithful in least
Money is “the least” —
yet it tests the heart more than great matters.
B. Faithful in much
God entrusts greater things
to those faithful in small responsibilities.
C. Unfaithfulness with money reveals unfitness
If one cannot be trusted with earthly riches,
how can God entrust spiritual riches?
A. Earthly wealth is “unrighteous mammon”
Not evil in itself,
but easily abused.
B. True riches are spiritual
Grace, holiness, influence, souls won for Christ.
C. God gives true riches to those who handle earthly things well
A. “If ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s…”
All we possess belongs to God.
We are stewards, not owners.
B. Faithfulness requires accountability
We must use all for His glory.
C. God rewards faithful stewardship
A. “No servant can serve two masters”
Money competes with God for the heart.
B. “Ye cannot serve God and mammon”
Divided allegiance is impossible.
One will rule; the other will be despised.
C. Christ demands wholehearted devotion
Conclusion
Jesus calls His people to wise, faithful, and generous stewardship. Money is temporary, but the way we use it has eternal consequences. Let us serve God alone and use every earthly possession for the good of others and the glory of Christ.
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