Luke 16:9 · KJV

"And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

¹⁰He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

¹¹If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

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Reflection Questions

How do you view wealth and its purpose in your life?

What does it mean to you to use resources for eternal impact?

When have you seen wealth used positively in your community?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can use your resources to support causes that align with your values and faith. Look for opportunities to invest in eternal matters.

community

Engage with your community by using your resources to help those in need. Think about how your contributions can make a lasting difference.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus teaches about using worldly wealth to build relationships that have eternal significance, encouraging generosity and wise stewardship.

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