“He 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. If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?” (Luke 16:10-12 KJV).
These passages explain the Lord’s teaching about stewardship anchored on grace through faith in Him. It is where one is faithful in managing the unrighteous mammon (money) and the least earthly things one is entrusted with, prepare believers for managing "true riches" (spiritual, eternal blessings). These teach that managing the least earthly resources with integrity reveals character that qualifies believers for greater kingdom rewards and true heavenly riches.
Money is neutral by its own. In the hands of the ungodly it becomes "unrighteous", but in the believers’ hands it is sanctified (it is made holy) when handled properly by the unction of the Holy Spirit, not by own whims and knowledge. These passages reveal that believers’ faithfulness in small things (the "least") lead to be entrusted with much. The way one handles earthly resources is a litmus test for one’s ability to handle heaven’s spiritual abundance.
This also teaches faithfulness in handling someone else’s wealth—highlighting that our current resources are entrusted by God. Our diligence with the current physical resources assigned to us is the pathway to be entrusted with greater "true riches" of our own. This is about cultivating faithful character in the Lord’s covenant of grace, by faith in Christ Jesus and with the unction of the Holy Spirit in stewarding small earthly things to prepare for promotion to possess greater things in the kingdom of God. In the parable of the talents, the Master (who represent God) says, as it is written: “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’” (Matthew 25:21 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC.
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC.
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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