Conclusion of Plan Ahead - Use Practical Wisdom

Jesus also says that those who are faithful in caring for and using whatever riches are  material things they have will be faithful in caring for matters of greater importance.  "Therefore," Jesus points out, "If you have not proved  yourselves faithful in your connection with the unrighteous riches, who will entrust you with what is  true [such a Kingdom interests]?"- LUKE 16:11. 

Jesus is showing his disciples that much will be asked of them if they are to be received "into the everlasting dwelling places."  One cannot be a true steward of God and at the same time be a slave to  unrighteous,0 material riches.  Jesus concludes: "No servant can be a slave to two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other.  You cannot be slaves to God and to Riches."- LUKE  16:9, 13. 

Next time: A Change for the Rich Man and for Lazarus

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