About this episode

This episode unpacks the challenging parable of the dishonest manager in Luke 16, exploring its deeper meanings and interpretations.

Why would Jesus seem to praise a dishonest manager? In one of the most puzzling parables in the Gospels, Jesus tells the story of a shrewd manager who appears to be rewarded for his questionable actions. Is Jesus encouraging dishonesty, or is there something deeper going on? In this episode of Hard Things in the Bible, we unpack Luke 16:1–13, explore several of the leading Christian interpretations of this confusing passage, and try to discover what Jesus is really teaching about money, wisdom, or is it something else entirely. Join us as we wrestle with one of Scripture's most challenging parables and uncover why this strange story still has so much to say to us today.

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