Luke 16:1–31

False riches: life in the world

Paired with H (Luke 12:4–34), true riches: life in the Spirit. The concluding story of the rich man and Lazarus reveals the hollowness of material security.

False riches: life in the world (Luke 16:1–31)

Victor M. Wilson, Divine Symmetries

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Parable: a rich man's dishonest servant16:1–13acquisitions and anxiety; discounting the cost
b
Contrasting riches16:14–18different values of God and people
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Parable: a rich man's good servant (Lazarus)16:19–31acquisitions and anxiety; miscounting the cost