God or Money?
God’s Story:
The treasures of my kingdom are not of this world; they will last forever. People have a marvelous opportunity to make eternal investments with the resources I give them. Those who love the things of this world do not have their priorities straight. People cannot simultaneously love money and me. They have to choose whom they will serve. If people love me more than money, they will use their money to accomplish my purposes. If people love money more than me, they will try to use me to get more money, or they will ignore me altogether.

Read Luke 16:1-31

Your Story:
Jesus’ teachings in this passage, address the contrast between the wealth of this world and the wealth in God’s kingdom. One is far more valuable than the other. Jesus taught about priorities and money. He did some straight talking on the subject, and that upset the Pharisees, who loved money. He said what had to be said: “No one can serve two masters . . . You cannot serve both God and money” (Luke 16:13). What are your thoughts as you reflect on this verse? Which one have you claimed as your master? How does that affect your outlook on life?