“The rich man had to admire the dishonest rascal for being so shrewd. And it is true that the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with the world around them than are the children of the light. 9Here’s the lesson: Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home.

“You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What this world honors is detestable in the sight of God.

“But Abraham said, ‘If they won’t listen to Moses and the prophets, they won’t be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’”

“The Teacher is here and wants to see you.” 

Give me the desire to do whatever it takes to honor your desire for me. Give me the determination and motivation to serve you all day, every day. Keep me from false humility and grow my faith. I want to learn how to listen to you, I want to see you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen