Also something that you could look into and also may have been inspired by this parable even though they're years apart look into 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene.

For a long time I wondered and finally I get idea of the parable.Thank you

Thanks! Much appreciated!

How do you get that out of this parable?

You guys are idiots. Different Jesus, different Spirit and a different Gospel. Wake up…..

@witness1 u nailed it. The manager was given the title "shrewd", not "dishonest ". This isn't the only time Jesus applauds actions of unbelievers. Just because we are believers doesn't mean we have it all figured out. In certain aspects, some atheists live more Godly lives than Christians do. The parable was meant to be a slap in the Pharisees faces. The parable states that the manager ( who's not a Christian) is better at investing money (considered an unrighteous commodity) in things that last (friendships, family, charity, etc) than the Pharisees ( or enybody that calls themselves Christian). Then then parable call us ( Christians) to be like the shrewd manager in this aspect. All glory be to God for the understanding of this passage, it was a tricky one.

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words! As for how to figure out your talents, I think everybody is good at something. You've just got to take a look at your life and see what things you're good at. Sure, serving as an usher could be one. Keep in mind though what God would regard as a talent... like are you good at being good to others? Maybe your talent is being able to make others laugh, or you're good at listening, or you encourage others when they're down... so often we think talent is like something worldly... I am good at sports, play an instrument, computer programming... but God cares more about how you treat others than those things. Hope that helps!

Thanks! I appreciate the support!

He wasn't merciful. He wasn't giving them a "discount" because he was being nice. He defrauded his employer for his own gain.

He was protecting his own butt really because he said no one would welcome him into his home knowing that he may be a thief. So he cut others discounts to gain their affection and save them money thus sort of correcting his error. Forcing the master to forgive him in the process.

Well said. Thanks!

Thanks for the comment, but I don't think that's an accurate interpretation. The manager didn't cut his own benefits, he only cut what the master was going to get paid. As a result, the master never got what truly belonged to him, in fact, he got even less! That's why this parable is so puzzling to people, because the manager is commended for basically screwing over the master, again!

You are correct that they are different accusations. I think the spiritual lesson we're supposed to take away from this is that he was wasteful, though it appears to us looking at the story from the eyes of the world that he was dishonest as well. The fact is that as far as God is concerned, the guy was just wasteful.

@@ToddBeiswenger I think what Jesus was trying to point out is that earthly treasures have no value in the kingdom of God. How we treat each other is important. And if we accept repentance of others, and if we help others in need. But the scripture does not point out whether the servant did this outta self preservation or true love intention. It leans more on self preservation to me. But the master was forgiving as God tends to be.

Okay, what am I wrong about?

All the characters in the parables are Bad (sons of this age)so when Jesus says do likewise, it is a warning not an endorsement. If you want to end up in the same place where they will welcome you in eternity when you die (when it fails). Unfortunately people misunderstood the eternal habitation as Heaven. But there are 2 eternal habitation. Hell fits better with this people. The last part of the parable confirms this……be Honest.

Hi Isaac, thanks for the feedback. You're right, I could have chose a better example. But I hope you were able to get something useful out of the video anyway. Cheers

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