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PASSIONATE for FAITH

Luke 16:8
"And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light."

We are studying the parable of The Shrewd Steward. The "certain rich man" fired his steward. The steward makes it so that others are indebted to him by marking down or lowering the amount that people owed to the "certain rich man." These people not only owe one to the steward they are also accomplices.

While this is often how our world works it's not the way we want to do things. This is a cautionary lesson. We do not want to pit others against each other and we don't want to cheat people. Yet, there is a cunning, decisive and passionate quality to the steward's actions that we can take inspiration from; today's verse; "And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation WISER than the children of light." That's Jesus saying people are more clever and resourceful in worldly things than Christians are in doing faithful things!

So, you and I need to figure out how to be more passionate about our FAITH and the things that will be in our everlasting lives. How can we be clever and resourceful with our FAITH? How can we take our passion and make it work for Jesus? We can take a determination and focus on FAITH like this shrewd steward was focused on helping himself. We can do it. 

Please come and be PASSIONATE for FAITH with us at one of the oldest Lutheran Churches in the region! It is beautiful! An old stone building with vibrant stained glass everywhere you look. And, ornately carved wood altar and flying pulpit! It is an amazing sight to behold. And, the people are VERY friendly and welcoming. The Pastor's are outstanding and outgoing. We look forward to seeing you in worship.
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