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for November 6, 2026
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11-06-2026 Luke 16 v0108 Commended Dishonest Steward for Acting Prudently
The Gospel of Luke Ch 16 Verse One thru Eight
1 Then he also said to his disciples, “A rich man had a steward who was reported to him for squandering his property. 2 He summoned him and said, ‘What is this I hear about you? Prepare a full account of your stewardship, because you can no longer be my steward.’ 3 The steward said to himself, ‘What shall I do, now that my master is taking the position of steward away from me? I am not strong enough to dig and I am ashamed to beg. 4 I know what I shall do so that, when I am removed from the stewardship, they may welcome me into their homes.’ 5 He called in his master’s debtors one by one. To the first he said, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ 6 He replied, ‘One hundred measures of olive oil.’ He said to him, ‘Here is your promissory note. Sit down and quickly write one for fifty.’ 7 Then to another he said, ‘And you, how much do you owe?’ He replied, ‘One hundred kors of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Here is your promissory note; write one for eighty.’ 8 And the master commended that dishonest steward for acting prudently.
In Luke 16:1-8, we encounter the Parable of the Dishonest Steward, a story that reveals deep insights into stewardship, resourcefulness, and the nature of the Kingdom of God. Jesus tells of a steward who is about to be fired for mismanaging his master’s funds. In a shrewd move to secure his future, the steward reduces the debts of those who owe his master, hoping they will welcome him into their homes once he is dismissed. Surprisingly, the master commends the dishonest steward for his prudence, which at first glance may seem perplexing.
Jesus uses this parable to challenge our understanding of worldly wisdom versus divine wisdom. The steward, though dishonest, exemplifies a kind of shrewdness and foresight that Jesus points out should be emulated—not in his dishonesty, but in his proactive thinking and ability to leverage his current situation for future benefit. The master’s commendation indicates that while the steward acted unethically, he demonstrated an important quality: he acted decisively and intelligently in a time of crisis.
Through this story, Jesus invites us to reflect on our stewardship of resources—both material and spiritual—and encourages us to use our earthly possessions wisely. He ultimately calls for a kingdom perspective, suggesting that while earthly riches may be fleeting, how we manage and share them can have eternal implications. By being clever in our stewardship and generous with our resources, we align ourselves closer to the values of God’s Kingdom. This parable encourages believers to be both prudent in planning for the future and faithful in handling what has been entrusted to them, as they navigate the complexities of life in a fallen world. Amen.
Join me as we pray our daily prayer of forgiveness. The Lord’s Prayer.
At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever.
I am sorry Lord. I believe You died and rose for me. Please forgive me as I forgive others. I share You as my Lord and Savior seeking to live your Will in all things. Prayers for wife Toni and my mother Betty pray for our children especially our two oldest Alexandra & Allen Son in Law Mark Stern; Julian, Gabriel and Jeffrey and our grandchildren Oliver, Julian and Elliott. We pray for those we’ve said we’d pray for and those who’ve asked us to pray for them. We pray for the dying as we do each day Lord give them peace in their last breath. We pray for Holy Mother Church. Our prayers for our niece Brittany. In Jesus Precious Blood by His Name we pray. Amen.
I am a poet obedient to Christ,
Catholic Evangelist Thomas Cruz†Wiggins
†Spirit led God inspired Christ fed†®
Ephesians 6:17-20
11-06-2026 Luke 16 v0108
**Commended Dishonest Steward for Acting Prudently**
In parable’s embrace, a lesson unfolds,
A steward shrewd, in a tale retold.
With a cunning heart, and a clever guise,
He faced his troubles, wise in the skies.
The master, in ire, found fault with his care,
To the gates of dismissal, he was stripped literally bare.
“Prepare your accounts, your time comes to end,
Find friends through your wealth, let your fortune pretend.”
With deftness of mind, he called to the debtors,
To each, he spoke gently, adjusting their letters.
“A hundred measures? We’ll make it just fifty,
Join me in friendship, before things get shifty.”
And oh, what a lesson, this tale does impart,
For wisdom shines brightest when seen in the heart.
The crafty, the daring, the bold with their seams,
Are often the ones who awaken our dreams.
For faith in the future, in friends we must place,
To nurture connections, to finish the race.
In the shadows of both the shrewd and the meek,
Lies a glimpse of the truth that we all long to seek.
So ponder this parable, let insight take flight,
In the dance of our dealings, may kindness be bright.
For the world can be harsh, yet love has its way,
In the stewardship of grace, may we learn how to pray. Amen.
© Thomas Joe Cruz†Wiggins
November 6, 2026 @ 04:41 AM EST
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