This is how all pastors should be and understand that tithing is contributing and helping the poor so that everyone can have a balanced and fair life. Not stealing but sharing and less corruption and more helping each other. Respect and love between neighbor for the good and peace of a nation.
gracias ... lo mejor que encontre en RUclips... gracias por usar tu don de maestro... senti algo especial cuando escuche esta explicacion. Gracias desde Lima Perú
Dear God🙏💕❤ in heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge to You that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived; I need your forgiveness. I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my sin. You said in the bible that if we confess the Lord our God and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we shall be saved. Right now I confess Jesus as my Lord. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved. Amen.
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.
I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. Today is September 18, 2022. Today is The 15th Sunday after Pentecost. This passage from St. Luke was our Gospel Lesson of the Day. And on this day, let us pray for people trapped by predatory lending and for people who feel poor in spirit.
Look at it from the cultural context. The manager was like a tax collecter that charged way more than the Master required. He was going to be fired, that was set. So now he cuts his own benefits and repays the Master what truly belongs to him. Thats how I understand this parable.
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!
The first thing to know is that parables are simple stories told to teach a lesson. They are not allegories. The characters in the stories are not allegories representing other people. The master in this parable, for example, does not represent God (as some suggest) - he is exactly what the story says he is: a rich man. The next thing to know is that 1st century Judea was an honor/shame culture. To be honored was more important than having money. The third thing to know is that most of Jesus’s audience were very poor and had a lot of debt. Therefore, this parable is about forgiveness of debt, restoration of honor, and mercy. It’s interesting to note that the four explanations given by Luke (1. vs 8; 2. vs 9; 3. vss 10-12; 4. vs 13) do not seem to help understand the parable that much. The steward publicly dishonored his master by squandering his wealth without his knowledge. The master had to be told by a third party what was happening, which was very embarrassing for the master. Everyone knew what was happening in his own business before he did. He was dishonored. The master could have had the steward thrown into prison, but instead chose only to fire him. The master was merciful. In like manner, the steward showed mercy to the debtors in hopes of gaining their favor to be able to call on them for help after being fired. This action would cause the community to praise the master for his great generosity. The master’s honor was restored, and he commended the steward for that. It ends up being a restorative situation for all: The master is more honored than ever before, the steward keeps his job, and the people receive much needed debt relief. Such is the kingdom of heaven. The Pharisees (who heard Jesus tell this parable) were unmerciful, dishonorable, and lovers of money. What they highly esteemed was an abomination to God. (Luke 16.14-15)
Am I missing something or did this parable just condone lying and deception just to get ahead? If this is true why did Ananias and Sapphira lose their lives on this very principle? This is considered shrewd? Wow!
The parable means to invest into others lives. If you take your money and invest it in a child that you don’t know who gets a good Christian education in another country, he/she win souls, you are credited for them as well. Invest your money into something that is showing fruit and explore that it is showing fruit. The parable is so simple that you miss it. It means to invest into others lives, period. Love your neighbor.
@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.
The Gospel of salvation of our souls: 💜💕💜❤💕❤💜💕For what I received I passed on to you as of [first importance]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time,
My understanding of this video is the following: The master: owns everything including money and talents The manager: being wasteful is keeping gifts and talents to himself. Reducing the debitors' debts is being forgiving and generous to people.
The parable means that in this man’s desperation he wound up being merciful to those who owed him, and mercy is the key. However merciful we are to others is how merciful Father will be to us.
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.
I AINT WORKING IN NO VINEYARD FOR NO SLAVEOWNER!! I AM STARTING MY OWN BUSINESS AND GOING TO MOVE IN WITH MY NEW BRO.AND I WILL NEVER LOOK BACK TO THIS TIME EVER AGAIN
Intersting intepretation, however, I believe the verse 13 has summarized the parable. “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” (Luke 16:13 NIV)
Good job brother! Great way of breaking down the verse and explaining it! Keep up the good work! God bless. How do you figure out your talents? Is serving as an usher one of them?
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!
So was the steward dishonest or was he wasteful? Both accusations are different in nature. Can be combined with more context but could be different as well.
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.
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.
I like your assessment, but you consciously envoking the anti-racism example from a premise of evil/unrighteousness is nothing less than sickening coming from a man of faith. You could've used a different example. Especially given the infamous history of the juxtaposition of racism and white "So Called" Christians. Don't whistle blow to racism like that if you're a true man of God.
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
90% of all interracial violence between blacks and whites, for decades now, is blacks attacking whites. That's from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. The overwhelming majority of hatred and racism in this country is from blacks, and our entire systems of government, education, mainstream media, and corporate p.r. and policies are all oriented toward vilifying white people while treating blacks as sacred, holy beings. Give me a break. Blacks commit 60% of all murders and other violent crime despite being only 13% of our population. A police officer is 18.5 times more likely to be killed by a black person than an unarmed black person is to be killed by police. Your demographic's "innocent victims of eeevil whitey" narrative is completely FALSE.
This is how all pastors should be and understand that tithing is contributing and helping the poor so that everyone can have a balanced and fair life. Not stealing but sharing and less corruption and more helping each other. Respect and love between neighbor for the good and peace of a nation.
This is how all pastors should be and understand that tithing is contributing and helping the poor so that everyone can have a balanced and fair life. Not stealing but sharing and less corruption and more helping each other. Respect and love between neighbor for the good and peace of a nation.
gracias ... lo mejor que encontre en RUclips... gracias por usar tu don de maestro... senti algo especial cuando escuche esta explicacion. Gracias desde Lima Perú
Dear God🙏💕❤ in heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge to You that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived; I need your forgiveness.
I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my sin.
You said in the bible that if we confess the Lord our God and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we shall be saved.
Right now I confess Jesus as my Lord. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved. Amen.
That was really well explained - thanks! It makes so much more sense, now.
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.
Very Good Interpretation❤Amen
I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. Today is September 18, 2022. Today is The 15th Sunday after Pentecost. This passage from St. Luke was our Gospel Lesson of the Day. And on this day, let us pray for people trapped by predatory lending and for people who feel poor in spirit.
really liked this breakdown brother....Gods peace and grace be with you!
Thanks! Much appreciated!
Look at it from the cultural context. The manager was like a tax collecter that charged way more than the Master required. He was going to be fired, that was set. So now he cuts his own benefits and repays the Master what truly belongs to him. Thats how I understand this parable.
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!
Just on time ! Thank you!
For a long time I wondered and finally I get idea of the parable.Thank you
The first thing to know is that parables are simple stories told to teach a lesson. They are not allegories. The characters in the stories are not allegories representing other people. The master in this parable, for example, does not represent God (as some suggest) - he is exactly what the story says he is: a rich man. The next thing to know is that 1st century Judea was an honor/shame culture. To be honored was more important than having money. The third thing to know is that most of Jesus’s audience were very poor and had a lot of debt. Therefore, this parable is about forgiveness of debt, restoration of honor, and mercy.
It’s interesting to note that the four explanations given by Luke (1. vs 8; 2. vs 9; 3. vss 10-12; 4. vs 13) do not seem to help understand the parable that much.
The steward publicly dishonored his master by squandering his wealth without his knowledge. The master had to be told by a third party what was happening, which was very embarrassing for the master. Everyone knew what was happening in his own business before he did. He was dishonored.
The master could have had the steward thrown into prison, but instead chose only to fire him. The master was merciful.
In like manner, the steward showed mercy to the debtors in hopes of gaining their favor to be able to call on them for help after being fired. This action would cause the community to praise the master for his great generosity. The master’s honor was restored, and he commended the steward for that.
It ends up being a restorative situation for all: The master is more honored than ever before, the steward keeps his job, and the people receive much needed debt relief. Such is the kingdom of heaven.
The Pharisees (who heard Jesus tell this parable) were unmerciful, dishonorable, and lovers of money. What they highly esteemed was an abomination to God. (Luke 16.14-15)
Wow
Am I missing something or did this parable just condone lying and deception just to get ahead? If this is true why did Ananias and Sapphira lose their lives on this very principle? This is considered shrewd? Wow!
Did you watch the video? That's the question I was addressing.
The parable means to invest into others lives. If you take your money and invest it in a child that you don’t know who gets a good Christian education in another country, he/she win souls, you are credited for them as well. Invest your money into something that is showing fruit and explore that it is showing fruit. The parable is so simple that you miss it. It means to invest into others lives, period. Love your neighbor.
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.
The Gospel of salvation of our souls: 💜💕💜❤💕❤💜💕For what I received I passed on to you as of [first importance]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time,
My understanding of this video is the following:
The master: owns everything including money and talents
The manager: being wasteful is keeping gifts and talents to himself. Reducing the debitors' debts is being forgiving and generous to people.
Thanks. This made things easier to understand. ;)
The parable means that in this man’s desperation he wound up being merciful to those who owed him, and mercy is the key. However merciful we are to others is how merciful Father will be to us.
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.
I AINT WORKING IN NO VINEYARD FOR NO SLAVEOWNER!!
I AM STARTING MY OWN BUSINESS AND GOING TO MOVE IN WITH MY NEW BRO.AND I WILL NEVER LOOK BACK TO THIS TIME EVER AGAIN
Intersting intepretation, however, I believe the verse 13 has summarized the parable.
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
(Luke 16:13 NIV)
Evil uses Gods reasoning ability to confirm their ego negative nature, for the cunning to deceive the good, returning bitter for sweet. great job Todd
Well said. Thanks!
You nailed it !
Thanks! I appreciate the support!
Good job brother! Great way of breaking down the verse and explaining it! Keep up the good work! God bless.
How do you figure out your talents? Is serving as an usher one of them?
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!
Amén
Amen
Manager was adding his
procentage on top of master rent ...by reducing interest he became honest
Great example of why people should not use money work for money nor try to be in that beast system
Amen 🙏
Amen 👑
So was the steward dishonest or was he wasteful? Both accusations are different in nature. Can be combined with more context but could be different as well.
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.
WHAT?!!!THEY BETTER NOT BE STEALING FROM MY SISY K.MARSTERS!!!
Ummm…..still unclear!😮
I have never heard such a long-winded explanation.
Your wrong. Go study the bible again
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.
I like your assessment, but you consciously envoking the anti-racism example from a premise of evil/unrighteousness is nothing less than sickening coming from a man of faith. You could've used a different example. Especially given the infamous history of the juxtaposition of racism and white "So Called" Christians. Don't whistle blow to racism like that if you're a true man of God.
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
90% of all interracial violence between blacks and whites, for decades now, is blacks attacking whites. That's from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. The overwhelming majority of hatred and racism in this country is from blacks, and our entire systems of government, education, mainstream media, and corporate p.r. and policies are all oriented toward vilifying white people while treating blacks as sacred, holy beings. Give me a break. Blacks commit 60% of all murders and other violent crime despite being only 13% of our population. A police officer is 18.5 times more likely to be killed by a black person than an unarmed black person is to be killed by police. Your demographic's "innocent victims of eeevil whitey" narrative is completely FALSE.
Yeshua was not god.
This is how all pastors should be and understand that tithing is contributing and helping the poor so that everyone can have a balanced and fair life. Not stealing but sharing and less corruption and more helping each other. Respect and love between neighbor for the good and peace of a nation.