The parable in today's Gospel reading, commonly known as the Parable of the dishonest steward or the Parable of the unjust steward, is a lesson on how Christians are to use money.

The steward, who was dismissed by his master for being wasteful, was given time by the latter to put the accounts in order. The steward thought of a way through which he could provide for his future. According to Palestine customs, a steward was legally the master's agent and so could lend out his master's oil and wheat at an interest. The steward would then obtain a 'cut' from the interest. Faced with the possibility of losing his livelihood, the steward went about reducing the debts of the individuals who owed his master. He did this foregoing his own profits from the interest. Indeed, there was nothing dishonest about this. In this way, however, he made sure his master received what was owed him, and the debtors welcomed the steward into their homes.

According to Jesus, Christians, as the 'children of light', can learn from the steward. The steward acted cleverly and resolutely by using his wealth to make a place for himself in the world. As Christians, we are reminded to cleverly and resolutely to use our earthly wealth in the pursuit of a place in the heavenly kingdom. And how are we to do this? By providing for the poor and the needy. Perhaps, it a good time to ask ourselves "How do I use my money?"