Luke 16:3

"He called him, and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.’"

Key Reflection

This scene highlights Jesus' critique of greed and misuse of resources. By calling the manager to account for his stewardship, Jesus illustrates that true leadership involves accountability and integrity, not exploitation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 3. Said within himself. Thought, or considered. My lord. My master, my employer. I cannot dig. This may mean either that his employment had been such that he could not engage in agriculture, not having been acquainted with the business, or that he was unwilling to stoop to so low an employment as to work daily for his support. To dig, here, is the same as to till the earth, to work at daily labour. To beg. These were the only two ways that presented themselves for a living-- either to work for it, or to beg. I am ashamed. He was too proud for that.

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