Luke 16:1

Turkish (Yaşam Yayınları)

İsa öğrencilerine şunları da anlattı: Zengin bir adamın bir kâhyası vardı. Kâhya, efendisinin mallarını çarçur ediyor diye efendisine ihbar edildi.

Bu ne anlama geliyor?

In this verse from Luke's Gospel, Jesus tells a story to his disciples about a rich man who had a steward accused of wasting the master's property. The key message here is about responsibility and accountability in managing resources.

Çocuklar için açıklama

Imagine you have a friend who takes care of your toys but one day, mommy or daddy find out that your friend lost some toys. Jesus uses this story to teach us about being careful with what we take care of for others.

Tarihsel arka plan

This verse is from the Gospel of Luke, written around 60-85 AD by Luke, a Greek physician and companion of Paul. The audience was early Christians, often gentiles, in a Hellenistic world where managing wealth and property were significant concerns.

Bugün için uygulama

In today's context, consider how you manage your resources at work or home. Just as the steward was accountable for his actions, we should be mindful and responsible in our own roles.

Konular

• responsibility
• stewardship
• accountability
• wealth management
• judgment
• integrity

İlgili ayetler

• Genesis 31:7
• Proverbs 28:19
• Matthew 25:14-30
• 1 Corinthians 4:2
• Ephesians 6:7

Sık sorulan sorular

Who is speaking in this verse?

Jesus is speaking to his disciples, telling them a parable.

What does it mean to 'waste goods'?

It means using the master's property or resources irresponsibly, leading to loss or damage.

How can we apply stewardship in our daily lives?

We can be mindful of how we use time, money, and talents by making sure they are used wisely for God and others.

Why does Jesus tell this parable about a rich man's steward?

Jesus uses the story to teach his disciples about being responsible stewards over what is entrusted to them.