Luke 16:8

"Then he said to another, ‘How much do you owe?’ He said, ‘A hundred cors of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’"

Key Reflection

In this passage, Jesus illustrates the wise use of resources by a steward who reduces debts out of self-interest, yet inadvertently acts in a manner that could teach a valuable lesson about integrity and prudence. This act foreshadows the coming kingdom where such wisdom will be rewarded, even as it challenges the disciples to consider their own stewardship with God's resources.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 8. The lord commended. Praised, or expressed admiration at his wisdom. These are not the words of Jesus, as commending him, but a part of the narrative or parable. His master commended him--saw that he was wise and considerate, though he was dishonest. The unjust steward. It is not said that his master commended him because he was unjust, but because he was wise. This is the only thing in his conduct of which there is any approbation expressed, and this approbation was expressed by his master.

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