In the gospel, Luke presents us with a difficult challenge: Be like the steward. We may think - Luke has to be kidding! Why does Jesus praise the clever and devious steward? Today, money is a focus. However, the Gospel is about more than making money. Luke then links this teaching to clear examples of the importance of his disciples giving their exclusive loyalty to God, and not to possessions or money. It is not that the Lord opposes making legitimate profits, employing shrewd but honest practices, in generating money. He asks us to be shrewd in our work, but loyal to God, first.
The gospel message is not about playing economically dead. Rather, it teaches the opposite. Use well, wisely, and cleverly, our gifts and talents. Be shrewd how we do what we do.
As the church speaks on social justice and human rights issues, Luke’s Gospel story challenges us to be smart, as well as shrewd, in how we teach and spread the Gospel. We are challenged to go into the streets and work for the betterment of others, not self - and we should begin right here in our faith community. So, we bring Jesus Christ to our lives and the lives of others. Today, Luke reminds us to be clever and smart in how we do it!
The gospel message is not about playing economically dead. Rather, it teaches the opposite. Use well, wisely, and cleverly, our gifts and talents. Be shrewd how we do what we do.
As the church speaks on social justice and human rights issues, Luke’s Gospel story challenges us to be smart, as well as shrewd, in how we teach and spread the Gospel. We are challenged to go into the streets and work for the betterment of others, not self - and we should begin right here in our faith community. So, we bring Jesus Christ to our lives and the lives of others. Today, Luke reminds us to be clever and smart in how we do it!
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