“The children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.”

Luke 16:8

Context of Luke 16:8• Actually a continuation from 14:25-35• The necessity of total sacrifice for eternal life

14:26-27• Count the cost of building 14:28-30• Pay the cost!• Surrender to the superior King 14:31-33• We are the salt of the earth 14:34-35• Make a positive impact! • (3 Parables to answer Pharisees’ objection to

Jesus’ reception of sinners 15:1-32)

Context of Luke 16:8• Parable of the unjust steward 16:1-8• Not praised for his dishonesty• Praised for his wisdom Matt. 7:24, 10:16, 25:1-

13• Applications of the parable 16:9-13• Invest in relationships with others v.9• Use money wisely, unselfishly• Pharisees’ reaction to the teaching 16:14• The world esteems wealth; God does not 16:15

Applications of Luke 16:8• Power of the written word 1 Cor. 4:6; 14:37• Greater than spoken word• “Measure twice, cut once” Eccl. 5:1, Lev. 10:1-3• Be diligent to be careful by using the standard• “Penny wise, pound foolish” Matt. 9:16-17 half

measures to save money not always efficient• Education standards (not substance) Heb. 5:14• Rules of evidence/faith Rom. 1:20• Luke 7:29-35 be consistent