In Luke 16:8-9 from The Message Bible, it says: "Now here’s a surprise: The master praised the crooked manager! And why? Because he knew how to look after himself. Street-wise people are smarter in this regard than law-abiding citizens who are always on alert, looking for angles, surviving by their wits. I want you to be smart in the same way—but for what is right—using every adversity to stimulate you to creative survival, to focus on what is essential, so you will live, really live, and not just get by on good behavior."
Luke 16:9 in the Common English Bible reads: "I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal homes."
Contrary to some misleading claims that suggest giving all your money to an organization or cause guarantees eternal rewards, the truth is, money is essential for God's work. Jesus instructs us to be wise with money, not simply give it away or squander it, which would be foolish. Loving money is akin to covetousness and is evil in God's eyes.
A Christian or believer should aspire to be good stewards of the money they are blessed with, seeking to gain more resources without falling in love with wealth. Ultimately, our greatest love should be centered around God, not money.
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