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Luke 16:6 Β· KJV

"And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty."

King James Version

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Passage Context

4I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
5So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?
6And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.
7Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.
8And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you manage your resources and responsibilities?

2

What does this verse say about quick decision-making?

3

When have you had to make a difficult financial choice?

Life Application

finance

Evaluate your financial decisions and consider how you can be more responsible with your resources. Look for opportunities to help others with what you have.

work

In your workplace, think about how you can be a good steward of your time and tasks. Make quick, wise decisions that reflect your values.

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