Luke 16:7 · KJV
"Then 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."
King James Version
What does Luke 16:7 mean? →Passage Context
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.
9And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you handle your debts and obligations?
2
What does this verse teach you about negotiation?
3
When have you had to adjust your commitments?
Life Application
finance
Reflect on your financial obligations and how you can manage them better. Consider negotiating terms that are fair and beneficial.
relationships
In your relationships, think about how you can be transparent and fair in your dealings with others, especially regarding shared responsibilities.
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