Faithful Use of Unrighteous Wealth

In Luke 16:1–13, Jesus uses a parable to teach us how to serve the proper master and be a faithful steward of earthly wealth.

I.​ Jesus teaches his disciples a parable about an unrighteous steward.
A.​ An unrighteous steward squanders his stewardship by squandering his rich master's possessions (vs. 1–2).
B.​ The unrighteous steward ponders the problem of his present situation (v. 3).
C.​ The unrighteous steward plots a plan for his future situation (vs. 4–7).
D.​ The unrighteous steward's master praises his shrewdness (v. 8a).

II.​ Jesus applies the parable to His disciples.
A.​ Problem: Lack of shrewdness in pondering your present situation (v. 8b).
B.​ Solution: Use worldly wealth shrewdly to prepare for your future situation (v. 9).
C.​ Warning: Your character matters, so you must be faithful! (vs. 10–12).
D.​ Summary: Serve God, not wealth, to ensure your eternal dwelling (v. 13).