Fritz Springmeier

Here was a servant who faced judgment. His master was going to cast him out, fire him, andmake him pay for his sins.This sevant then gave his master's money (reduced the wealthy man's debtors'debts, and by thatmade friends) while he had a chance; and by doing so prepared a home for himself when he gothis reward for poor stewardship. "And the Lord (Jesus) commended the unjust steward." TheLord didn't say the man was just and honest (he called him "unjust")—but he said he was wiserthan the children of light. Why? What did the unjust steward do that many "Christians" don't do?He gave freely while he had a chance, and he secured himself a future after his judgment. Dowe take our Master's money and give freely? Are we prepared for the judgment?Verse 9 clearly explains the lesson of this story. We are to make ourselves friends by themoney of unrighteousness by freely giving, so that when we fail (when we die), they (theheavenly host) may receive us into everlasting habitation (which is heaven).Verses 10 and 11 continue the idea that it is more blessed to give than to receive.He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much; and he that is unjust in theleast is unjust also in much.If, therefore, ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous money, who will commit to yourtrust the true riches?And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that whichis your own?Dear reader, God's word plainly tells you that interest is wrong. It may be a small matter, butverses 10 and 11 tell us we must be faithful in the small things before we can be faithful in thatwhich is great. Verse 11 warns us to be good stewards of wealth. The Pharisees and many Jewscharged interest. They still do, and are called "covetous" (lovers of money) in Luke 16."Ye cannot serve God and mammon." Mt 6:24 and Lk 16:13 If people would obey God'scommandments, it wouldn't be too likely they would have much money to be concerned aboutgetting interest. "Work with your hands." 1 Thes 4:11 Can you say with Isaiah 49:4 "my work(is) with my God?" "All that any man giveth of such unto the Lord shall be holy." Lev 27:9 Wecannot rob from the rich to give to the poor. Our money should be honestly earned.LAY NOT UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES UPON EARTH (MT 6:19)This means just that. Get rid of your wealth! You may ask me, "How can you tell people that?"That is just exactly what Jesus told the young man to do to get to heaven—"sell what thou hast,and give to the poor." (Mt 18:21, Mk 10:21, Lk 12:33; 18:22) LAY NOT UP FORYOURSELVES TREASURES UPON EARTH. Do you have money saved up and put away? --LAY NOT up for yourselves treasures upon earth.God told the Jews "Ye are cursed with a curse; for ye have robbed me." Mal 3:9 See also Mal3:8, Ps 119:61 and Is 42:22. How can we rob God? Those who charge interest are robbers. "Howcanst thou say, I am?" Jer. 2:23 "Wherefore will ye plead with me? Ye all have transgressedagainst me, saith the Lord." Jer 2:29 You have taken God's money that was to be given freelyto the poor. (Or in the case of the government, they have taken the land freely given to man, andare charging us for its use.) God gave you the chance with that money to purchase heavenlytreasure and you went out and tried to make yourself richer. If you try to save your life andwealth you will lose it. (Mt 10:39,16:25, Mk 8:35, Lk 9:24) It's ironic that the One-World-Stateplans to impoverish America— in allowing this God will simply be allowing for His law to befulfilled. The judgment upon America is there in God's word, and the instrument to enforce it