As we are invited today to consider what it means to be managers (rather than owners) of all that we have, it is crucial to recognize that we are bought with a price. “Christ Jesus, himself human, . . . gave himself a ransom for all.” Apart from the generosity of God we have nothing—we are nothing. By God’s gracious favor we have everything we need.
Readings and Psalm
- Amos 8:4-7
Warnings to those who trample on the needy and poor - Psalm 113
The Lord lifts up the poor from the ashes. (Ps. 113:7) - 1 Timothy 2:1-7
One God, one mediator—Christ Jesus—who gave himself for all people - Luke 16:1-13
A shrewd manager: faithful in little, faithful in much; serving God/wealth
Semicontinuous First Reading and Psalm
- Jeremiah 8:18–9:1
The Lord laments over Judah - Psalm 79:1-9
Deliver us and forgive us our sins, for your name’s sake. (Ps. 79:9)
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