WEDNESDAY- 29^th  WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME –A

Gospel: Luke 12:39-48: When a man has had a great deal given him, a great deal will be demanded of him.

I Reading: Ephesians 3:2-12: The mystery of Christ has now been revealed and the same promise has been made to the pagans.

The Parable of the Faithful and Unfaithful Manager:

A Strong Warning-Be Prepared, Lk 12:35-48

Jesus was still dealing with wealth, riches, plenty and covetousness. The believer’s mind is to be upon purity of life and service, not upon possessions and cares of this world. Jesus strongly warned: be prepared.

2. The parable of the manager (v.41-48)

a. there is Peter’s question

b. there is a faithful and wise manager

          1) he is a manager

          2) he is a servant

          3) he is found “doing” serving faithfully

          4) he is to be rewarded: made a ruler, put in charge

c. there is an unfaithful and unwise manager

          1) he says there is “plenty of time”

          2) he does his own will, his own thing

          3) he is to be judged with the unbelievers

d. there is the unfaithful manager identified

          1) the first class of unfaithful managers: sinned deliberately-knew the Lord’s will

          2) the second class of unfaithful managers: sinned in ignorance-did not know the Lord’s will

          3) the principal of judgement: having much requires giving much

Thought: People who do not know the Lord’s will, will not prepare themselves faithfully to love and serve the Lord.

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