1. “The children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.”
Luke 16:8

2. Context of Luke 16:8 Actually a continuation from 14:25-35
The necessity of total sacrifice for eternal life 14:26-27
Count the cost of building 14:28-30
Pay the cost!
Surrender to the superior King 14:31-33
We are the salt of the earth 14:34-35
Make a positive impact!
(3 Parables to answer Pharisees’ objection to Jesus’ reception of sinners 15:1-32)

3. Context of Luke 16:8 Parable of the unjust steward 16:1-8
Not praised for his dishonesty
Praised for his wisdom Matt. 7:24, 10:16, 25:1-13
Applications of the parable 16:9-13
Invest in relationships with others v.9
Use money wisely, unselfishly
Pharisees’ reaction to the teaching 16:14
The world esteems wealth; God does not 16:15

4. Applications of Luke 16:8 Power of the written word 1 Cor. 4:6; 14:37
Greater than spoken word
“Measure twice, cut once” Eccl. 5:1, Lev. 10:1-3
Be diligent to be careful by using the standard
“Penny wise, pound foolish” Matt. 9: half measures to save money not always efficient
Education standards (not substance) Heb. 5:14
Rules of evidence/faith Rom. 1:20
Luke 7:29-35 be consistent