Parable of the Unjust Steward

[@dariuszprokop2204]

I've heard/read the parable many times, and each time I knew I was missing something of immense importance. Thank you for clearing up yet another biblical story, brother Brant.

[@CatholicProductions]

Thanks Dariusz!

[@embertjohnson3789]

messiahjesusbible dot com and your point is?

[@annemburada6265]

You,Dariusz,will see the Lord Jesus soon: Tomorrow at 11.11 pm EST already. How happy you must be to meet the Lord so soon whereas all we other worshippers have to stay back on this dismal planet, while you live in The Glory of the Lord

[@troyadamson8618]

I remember a homily or two on this parable, seen other videos about it, but this one really cleared it up. This guy's explanations are so good . I can't wait to go back to Mass again. Without being able to go Mass recently , it's like losing a part of yourself inside.

[@georgemacintyre2858]

@@CatholicProductions iiiiiii0i

[@myrddingwynedd2751]

Thank God for men like this who clarify what is often hazy and unclear for us. It is apparent that without knowledge of ancient languages and cultures, we sometimes have no chance of understanding some of the parables of Jesus.

[@CatholicProductions]

Thank you Myrddin! Glad it is/was helpful.

[@PurpleObscuration]

You are so right, I could have read the parable a thousand time and never have arrived at this conclusion.

[@CatholicProductions]

@@PurpleObscuration It's quite alright... The Bible says the same thing about... well, the Bible... "He [Paul] writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand..." 2 Peter 3:16. So, you're only living out a Biblical principle ;-). God bless and thanks for your comments... and for smashing that Like button! ;-) Helps a lot!

[@ninageorge4974]

Yes I agree

[@melz2743]

The word “it fails” can also mean to die or to cease. Talking about ones life not the money. Eternal dwelling here refers to HELL not Heaven because everyone in the parable are all Unjust. So this parable is actually teaching the disciples not to follow this example or you will end up where the unjust are. Not a place of security as thought by the Steward but Hell a place of torment. Hell is also eternal. Simple and clear.

[@kalebkizmet7514]

I am not Roman Catholic but so impressed...i think you nailed this. Well done.

[@sethball1319]

Finally an interpretation that makes sense! I’ve been all over the place reading about this parable. Thank you Dr. Pitre!

[@Srananmang007]

I'm a Pentecostal, and love how you broke this down. God bless you brother

[@helenapachecomendoza1411]

We were making excuses as a family to use God's money for HIS work here on Earth and thankfully came across this explanation of The Parable of the Dishonest Servant that opened our eyes to the importance of storing treasures in Heaven. Thank you Brent!!

[@jimmcintyre4390]

Oh my goodness that was a twist. I love how you tackle the hard readings.

[@samarkandmarquez7577]

I've gotta admit, even fourteen minutes into the video I was still struggling to see where your explanation was going, but you weaved it all together very nicely at the end there. Thank you so much for this explanation because I did not get this parable my first time through.

[@fernvarias9473]

1 Corinthians 10:26 “ For the earth is the Lord’s and all its contents” Now I fully understand the meaning of this parable. Thank you Sir.

[@giovannipagliari1537]

Thank you Dr. Pitre for another faith-filled explanation. May God continue to bless you in your ministry in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.

[@rosemariekury9186]

Thanks for this. The priest never explained this parable and now it's more clearer. !

[@paulhandsome1691]

Wow Thank YOU LORD JESUS FOR TRUE TEACHERS Thank You Dr.Pitre God Bless you

[@GA-hg4ov]

Thank you Dr .Pitre for a wonderful explanation to this head scratching Gospel Passage.

[@Sean-lv6fx]

Sometimes I think that is why those who choose religious vocations are wiser than the rest of us because they seem to be investing more in their eternal inheritance.

[@mariejoanbanasanluis3646]

Exactly. Their lives is not wasted either

[@jursamaj]

There is no "eternal inheritance". These people aren't wise, they're conmen.

[@josephjackson1956]

jursamaj how do you know that? What's your proof?

[@josephjackson1956]

jursamaj how do you know that? What's your proof?

[@jursamaj]

@@josephjackson1956 Tell you what: you show me how you proved all the other religions wrong (and all other sects of your religion, for that matter…), and I'll use that method on yours.

[@paolofresnoza4261]

Thank you brother! :) Praise be to God!

[@Catholic_D.O.G]

Thank you Dr. Pitre! You give us all such great help in understanding. You are a gift. Blessings

[@centyluis310]

Wow now I get it! Thank you Lord for the grace you’ve given me to understand your words 🤍🙏🏾

[@joyceffc62]

Thank you Lord, that when I have a question on today’s mass reading, you have provided explanations. Bless you Brant Pitre and Catholic Produxtoons

[@Bonedadyo]

Thank you for clearing this up for me, Dr! May The Lord be with you and your family always.

[@evannongrum2967]

Yes . Me too feel like to thank Dr. Pitre for the explanation of this hitherto difficult to understand text.

[@veepee1557]

After death what will happened on a body? How a dead body get life, after death? Why the brilliant believe such a foolish story?

[@tterinnattre1473]

First, Thank you lord Jesus.Amen. And also thank you Dr Brant Pitre for helping me understand all the parables like no one has ever done before in my life. Not even the Bishops,priests and laity in our countryside who are educated in theology from vatican and rome could help me understand the least of the parables and bible passages. There is immense joy and pleasure in watching your videos on bible passages and their explanation. I appreciate your wonderful and incredible talent in explaining the bible verses and narrating the gospel passages. May God bless you and your family and your work and your mission. Thank you Lord Jesus and thank you Dr Brant once again.

[@maurice0101]

I have been searching the web for an explanation for months as this parable did test my beliefs to the core. I was absolutly confused. Dr. Pitre's explanation was given line-by-line in small easy to understand steps, for people who only know English (no Greek, Hebrew or Latin) and have read maybe two versions of the bible in English. This video really enlightened me and put my beliefs back on solid grounds. I have book-marked it for repeated viewing and looking forward to many more similar videos on the other confusing parables. Thank you Dr. Pitre!

[@firsteleven7714]

Brilliant analysis. Thank you for blessing us with this thorough and fortifying explanation of what was to me the most confusing Parable offered by our Lord and Savior. It is now so clear.

[@jenniferkyere8904]

Wow! My spiritual bank account! Thank you for clarifying this reading to such a degree. Thanks be to God for his messengers on earth!

[@gigitony4170]

Thank you sir, for providing such an insight to this parable, I didn’t understand it when I read it first, now I do❤. You have no idea how grateful I am 🙏.

[@katkat2340]

Convicted 🙏🏽thanks be to God , good messenger of the word . For every lottery ticket I should spend that much or more to the poor. I know I shouldn’t buy them at all.

[@brototi1]

I was struggling to find the meaning of Luke 16:9 for quiet some time, Thanks to u now it is clear. The meaning now is understood & I am at peace🙏

[@jennacalicchio4312]

Wow! Amen! What a wonderful explanation. I could not figure this out for the life of me. Praise the Lord! God bless you.

[@kensoignatius6810]

Thank you so much Dr. Pitre. Your enlightenment on this passage is without precedent for me. God bless you.

[@peterschmidt6459]

Thank you for this Message As you said the Key why the continued embezzlement is commended is - as Saint Augustine puts it - his foresight for the Future.

[@MrTagahuron]

I struggled trying to understand this parable for years! Thanks for explaining clearly as day! Praise be Jesus and Mary!

[@Eracruz30]

Therefore, we must forgive others with the forgiveness The LORD has forgiven us. We must use the goods HE has given or stolen by us (which is not ours in the first place) and share them with others so that we will have friends that will vouch for us in the afterlife. Thanks Dr. Pitre, enlightening indeed.

[@relynloganathan2836]

Wow wow wow! Great explanation. Million thanks. God bless you and your family.

[@CatholicProductions]

Thank you Relyn. I know Dr. Pitre appreciates your prayers for him and his family.

[@ucheuju9348]

God bless you again Dr. Pitre for this profound explanation on this parable that used to leave me with more questions than answers. I used to think that Jesus was commending the dishonest steward, despite his acts, but your explanation just made perfect sense. God bless you as you keep edifying us with these reflections.

[@adelaidawallaert287]

Thank you Dr.Brant Pitre,God bless you always!

[@klausehrhardt4481]

One of the best lessons of economy and investments ever. The same goes for other currencies like scholarship, study, devotion and prayer as the guy above had put into this vid. That as many souls as possible may profit on your wisdom. God Bless.

[@libertasvirtus6948]

Thank you for this video! I was confused by this Gospel reading today at Mass.

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@drdelaur]

All of this is beautiful all of this is true but I think there’s even eat one more layer I met a woman yesterday I was going to do a surgery on and I asked her how many times she was pregnant she said three I asked her how many children she had she said one when I asked what happened to the others Sadness overwhelmed her and she said she had abortion and she wasn’t proud of it At that point I told her I was sorry and that God was very merciful When I told her that I think I was spending my masters money It doesn’t cost us anything to be merciful because we are spending God’s mercy on the people who need it the most We are stewards of God’s mercy Let’s blow it and the people as we can

[@azusmith2513]

Thank you

[@josephjackson1956]

Mark DeLaurentis since God has infinite wealth, I believe it is encouraged to spend the master's money as freely as possible in order to save souls

[@wetdroidedition2549]

I think you explained better this parabole with what you said, at least for me. Thanks!

[@macmudgee]

I agree, we have the power to forgive sin just like Jesus. Sin weighs us down, truth sets us free, love covers a multitude of sins.

[@algo6485]

Wow. Thank you

[@bellaboop1]

Just about to do laundry and asked the Lord what He wants me to listen to while working and this video was first. This man is correct when he says we likely see the steward as being benevolent, I certainly did reading the story and had a real problem with the rich man's treatment of the steward, while confused over him being commended. So this clears much up for me thank you Holy Spirit for leading me here! Yahweh Is The Only Way 💖♰😇

[@dinaandrade5415]

Of all the parables in the Bible, this is the one that really stumped me. I was flabbergasted as to how 《Jesus could've been praising this steward for his dishonesty and advocating almost, that we should all be like him ( sons of the world) 》. I started to think there was some misprint in my Bible or that I didn't have a good translation. I went into other translations and they were the same. Confusion!!! So I just ignored it, never read it again and turned a deaf ear when it was being read. Thank you very much for your explanation. It now makes much more sense.

[@fuqna]

Hi there. How does no one here see the obvious parable explanation, being also for receiving indulgences for the souls in Purgatory? This is so clear to me. Watch the video again if you have to.

[@katkat2340]

Occidental Realm I totally got that too! Called to pray.

[@CatholicProductions]

Greetings: This is a possible explanation... but there is a break down and possibly a little bit of equivocation going on: "And I tell you, make friends for yourselves [1] by means of unrighteous mammon, [2] so that when it fails [3] they may receive you into the eternal habitations.” For arguments sake, if we assume we're talking about indulgences here: (1) It doesn't seem problematic that the unrighteous mammon equals the merits of Christ and dispensed through the Church (i.e., Jesus earned it and the Church is "stealing" from the merits he earned to dispense for salvation [or more specifically, the temporal punishments incurred from sin, as that is what indulgences are ordered towards]). (3) It doesn't seem problematic that by performing the approved required actions to obtain an indulgence for someone else so that they would benefit... that those same people "may receive you into the eternal habitations" after you have been judged. (2) However, what does it mean that the unrighteous mammon fails if we are going to assume that the unrighteous mammon (i.e., #1) is/are the merits of Christ? It makes sense to me that “it failing” would be for temporal money/goods/riches ultimately failing. But then we’d be equivocating back to the non-eternal interpretation of what the #1 unrighteous mammon is. It certainly makes sense to me that there is some eternal dimension to this (given #3), but when I see #2 and know that the “it” refers to unrighteous mammon, I have hesitation therefore to speak of that stolen mammon as the merits of Christ. Yes, they can fail you if you fail to accept them first, but I don’t sense that’s what’s being said. That seems contrived. Do you know of any early Church Father that suggests this understanding? I am unaware of one. It's certainly possible, but something that I don't see all too clearly at the moment. Thanks for chiming in! I know Dr. Pitre has considered this interpretation before, but don't know where he officially stands on it as of today or if he has more data in one direction or the other.

[@paulmiller3469]

@@CatholicProductions Good question and good response from Catholic Productions. This is what the internet should always be.

[@fuqna]

@@CatholicProductions [2] it stops, you stop, you die; then they receive you. ekleipó is the Greek word. It doesn't fail. It stops, or you stop. Then they receive you.

[@Maryorra]

Exactly what I thought too! We must help souls pay their debts so that these souls will help us when we require their help. This was my very first thought.

[@SuperRuthJ]

Thank you so much! Beautiful teachings, God bless you!

[@amoschannel6982]

Thanks Dr! Lets use the stolen money for making friends that will last forever.

[@paulmiller3469]

Could be a plan, if you wanted to be an unjust albeit prudent son of darkness. But if you want to shoot a little higher, I'll bet we can be just as prudent but without the theft.

[@whenggomez2137]

Amos Channel is this about robinhood spirituality?

[@mazikode]

Thank you so much. Thats the first time this parable has been explained in a way that makes sense.

[@mazikode]

Thank you Dr Pitre God bless you.

[@grendal102]

I am so glad that God brought me to this site. That parable had me scratching my head for years. Its makes all the sens of the world now.

[@hoha3725]

Thanks!

[@elvedadoe3027]

Finally, it all makes sense. Thank you!!!🙏🏼

[@pcm7315]

Exactly, first time I understood this parable in a "heavenly" sense.

[@rubenmartinez4346]

Never would I have understood it on my own! Ha!

[@tallimae]

same here!

[@josephjackson1956]

Talitha Pitre are you related to Dr. Pitre? :D

[@tallimae]

Nope, but he’s lives 3 hours away from me. I try to claim him lol He’s from southeast Louisiana and I’m from southwest Louisiana

[@josephjackson1956]

Talitha Pitre that's awesome! XD

[@marvissmith9567]

You should have the Holy Spirit in you Hé Will explain it to you

[@mmacho73]

If there is any time in human history where the gifts of the spirit are needed, it would be today. God is the same today tomorrow and forever more.

[@lillystein9926]

He is a genius, Dr. Pitre! I so much enjoy listening to his exegesis of Scripture...You make it so easy to understand and truly have helped me....Thank YOU!

[@EddieDBama]

Thanks so much for this video. When I heard Dr Pitre's voice, I knew it was from NOLA. Great explanation.

[@momochago2136]

Thank you. This is such a good insightful explanation. I had to share it in facebook. I want people to know that scripture is not just an old outdated book.

[@christianaayebazibwe1730]

Thank you so much for this detailed and amazing commentary😊! It's a parable I've been failing to understand for some years now but thank you for breaking it down. God bless you.

[@Travis1365]

Excellent, God bless Dr Pitre

[@cbrown5996]

What a great break-down of this parable. I have also, often seen it as how we should forgive one another. Write off each other's sins in a sense. Only Christ's death on a cross pays for all of our sins, so when we forgive others, we are using God's forgiveness. Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.

[@thatcatholicgirlhelena]

Thank you so much Dr. Brant!😍😍😍

[@Leslei8417]

God bless you Dr Pitre for your work

[@antidepressant11]

wow...we need more of this for sure. the whole Gospel.

[@mike67mj]

I've been waiting for this, this whole year C.Thanks be to God

[@zilawylde7006]

Dr.Pitre God bless you.

[@sabukurian3353]

Yes. Real twist. Thanks for the explanation of the parable often misunderstood.

[@4SyriaTruth]

Brilliant, reminds me of what Mar Charbel said, "الشاطر يخلص نفسه". (The smart one saves himself) ... also we can take the time to pray, and offer the infinite merits of Christ in the treasury of the Church's indulgences + and pay off the debts of poor sinners, and souls in Purgatory

[@MmM-do6rg]

مش مفهومة القصة باردو

[@mikaelakuria6263]

Thank you so much Dr for that brilliant teaching. You have made that parable very clear. God bless yku

[@frjobv]

God bless you, Sir.

[@Daniel-nj7mf]

God bless you Dr. Pitre! Thank you for this great lesson of Bible reading!

[@GodsGadfly]

Thank you. 🙏 I have never understood this parable.

[@leonellardizabal2929]

now i understand that parable..thank you and God bless

[@michaeltrustallion4323]

Thank you and praise God for your message

[@ninageorge4974]

Superbly explained Dr Pitre, May God bless you, your loved ones and all your endeavours 🙏🏻

[@jepoymeneses]

Thank you for clearing this up!

[@lemonwatson2298]

Beautiful explanation. Praise the Lord!

[@ADDM1531]

This could be applied to praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Pray for then that their debts of temporal punishment be paid out of the grace-treasures of the Master himself, and as they enter heaven will not they gladly repay us in return by their intercession for us while we are yet on earth?

[@mariopiazza3379]

Al Capone a notorious crime figure, living in the 20s and 30s during the depression, set up many soup kitchens to help the poor. and destitute. Perhaps the same type of story. The poor loved him, many of the poor were destined for heaven, i can understand that these poor starving Christians would think very highly of this man, and they would probably defend Al when he stands in front of the judgement seat of Christ.

[@cottoon8837]

after I watched this vid...i thought something along those lines too...:)

[@anthonycalipjo8669]

I didn't get it completely I have to watch it 3 times before it sink in... glory to God for giving u the wisdom Dr. Pitre...

[@cjhasmyheart]

Saved by Grace Alone! Not by anything or anyone else! The grace of JESUS CHRIST ONLY!!!!!

[@CatholicProductions]

Hey James, thanks for your comment. As Catholics we can wholeheartedly agree with that statement, provided it means the same thing as when Catholics say it. There are many Christian (and even non-Christian) groups using the same parlance in other contexts but meaning very different realities... but, again, using the exact same words. So, to the extent that the words "Saved by grace alone" is meant in the way a Catholic would mean it, excellent point. But, to the degree that what you mean by that phrase does not take into account all of sacred scripture's data on how one is saved, then I would refrain from affirming. God bless.

[@cjhasmyheart]

If you are saying grace plus the church saves you or grace plus the pope or an earthly priest, or Mary than we are not talking the same GOSPEL. JESUS ONLY, HIS GRACE, HIS WORKS, HIS SUBSTITUTION. GRACE ONLY NOTHING ELSE. For we are saved by grace and this not of ourselves!

[@universehas]

Our Catholic priest said this parable refers to the holy souls in purgatory. Make friends with them by praying for them and offering masses for them. Help them pay their debts to the Lord. And in return, when they get to heaven, they will also pray for you non-stop to help you get there.

[@truthseeker8766]

Another layer, and this is where I thought he would go with this parable, is that the dishonest steward is unwittingly exemplifying the nature of Christ towards us in His forgiveness of our sin debt. If only the children of light would show that same Christ-like nature by extending forgiveness to others, which works to repair that debtor/debtee relationship.

[@TheLMack]

More and more, that's the way I'm reading this parable - at least as another layer, as you said. If you ignore the chapter breaks, it looks like Jesus is after the hearts of the pharisees from the beginning of Lk 15 to the end of 16.

[@mariandominicanithya6459]

Beautiful, insightful, logical and eye opening ! God bless you..

[@Carlos-vg8cr]

Fantastic explanation!

[@gareginasatryan6761]

I don’t understand why people don’t want to accept the plain reading of the text. First thing to do is not stuck on the dishonest concept. Jesus also compares himself to a robber to robs a house. Is he saying that God’s an outlaw or a criminal? No it’s an ANALOGY. The whole point is that the dishonest stewart has to face a judgment and he QUICKLY tries to save himself by winning FAVOR with OTHER people. That’s the whole message. And the master is praising him for that. If you want to do right by the Master, do right to others.

[@medelinaxalan9453]

Wow!!! This parable surely cones from devil teaching us dishonesty

[@alephtav4254]

How wickedness in Man when blinded by sins of evil We are like given great talebts, skills, and wealth but only put into wicked materials or pagans of this world that blinded man as temporal happiness, peace and assurance Blessed are those truly merciful as Jesus Said😊🙏🙏 How GOD sees the great Intention of the Heart Not by works alone but the Thankful Heart

[@wingsofspirit6392]

The one thing I do believe in is forgiveness and letting things go. Releasing is the key to overcoming all things. Loving others in spite of who they may be or what they may do. There is one that is The True Judge let that One be judge over all things.

[@zilawylde7006]

Mind blowing. Thank you Sir.

[@JeanPhilippeChetcuti]

Thanks for the insight. 🙏🏻

[@delemaitreful]

Beautifully explained. Thank you!

[@KenKopelson]

The actual lesson of the parable is shown by the way the steward gave up his short-term benefits in order to secure more valuable long-term benefits. He shows how the children of the age (world) have this one down, and know how to invest wisely, putting off short-term pleasure for long-term gain. He advises everywhere in his teachings that we, the children of light need to also be shrewd like that. Selling one's possessions, giving to the poor, and following Jesus are just really wise and shrewd investments in one's eternal situation. Give up what we COULD get from the world, in order to gain even more in the world to come. Jesus taught this principle everywhere throughout the Gospels.

[@branrx]

Best explanation I’ve heard

[@JimCvit]

Finally! Thank you!

[@josephjackson1956]

Be crafty with your money in the sense that you prepare yourself for the heavenly kingdom

[@bellaveritas2378]

And I say to you: Make unto you friends of the mammon of iniquity; that when you shall fail, they may receive you into everlasting dwellings. [Luke 16:9]

[@websurfer352]

And that’s what we do when we pray and alleviate the suffering souls in purgatory!!! Granting them indulgences etc.!!!!!

[@JordonHill]

Thank you. Amazing.

[@thetyperpiper]

When you were talking about being welcomed into tents or tabernacles because of our almsgiving, I immediately thought of prayers for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Could Purgatory be applied to this parable, too?

[@jasoneg3]

Wow! It finally makes sense, and I have heard so many "wrong" interpretations of this parable. Thank you.

[@BLKNBALD100]

You are so right man, in fact, just this morning I heard someone trying to interpret this parable but my spirit just didn't agree with their interpretation so, I asked the Lord, "what does it really mean", then my attention was drawn to, "the people of this world and the people of light." And just now I ran across this interpretation and it satisfied my hunger for the truth...I try asking God first for the answer and sometime He gives me enlightment and other times He leads me to someone who can make it plan without me asking them.

[@yitzharos]

Freely you have received, freely you shall give.

[@nikao7751]

In other words pay it forward and forward to the kingdom of heaven. Thanks this was very detailed and insightful

[@grantbartley483]

Quite a persuasive exegesis. Thank you for looking deeper.

[@spanishtranslator1668]

Excellent!

[@corettaha7855]

I really enjoyed this lesson. She’d a light for me. I’m trying to be the servant with one talent who makes it meaningful in the world, but I also thought of Stephen fry. He once self-righteously denounced God as a murderer of cancer kids. I pray for him because that wasn’t atheism talking. It was a guy who is mad a God for not being gracious enough.