'Accountable' - Luke 16:1-2

Jesus told this story to his disciples: "There was a certain rich man who had a manager handling his affairs. One day a report came that the manager was wasting his employer's money. So the employer called him in and said, 'What's this I hear about you? Get your report in order, because you are going to be fired.'"

—Luke 16:1-2 NLT

Key Thought​

In today's age where feelings and intentions are sometimes given greater value than behavior, Jesus' teaching on being held accountable for our actions seems harsh to many. However, Jesus wants his disciples to know that his work in the lives of men and women involves the transformation of character. [1] Godly character involves not only doing the right things but also doing them for the right reasons and with the right intentions.

[1] Romans 12:2.

Today's Prayer​

Father, keep my heart pure and my hands busy with your work. May my true character, my internal desires, and my actions and words always reflect your character, grace, faithfulness, and lovingkindness. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Titus 3:3-5
• 2 Corinthians 3:18
• 1 Peter 1:13-16

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[MotherMercy]

We will be accountable to God for what we have done here on earth. Let us all live a holy and pure life before the Lord so when He ask us how we lived on earth, we will be able to tell Jesus the truth and nothing but the truth.

 

[Arthur]

Thank you Jesus for Your word today. We will give an account to God when we get to heaven. The Book of Life will be opened and there we shall see what we have done for Jesus on earth.

 

[DeaconDorster]

Jesus told this story to his disciples: "There was a certain rich man who had a manager handling his affairs. One day a report came that the manager was wasting his employer's money. So the employer called him in and said, 'What's this I hear about you? Get your report in order, because you are going to be fired.'"

—Luke 16:1-2 NLT

Key Thought​

In today's age where feelings and intentions are sometimes given greater value than behavior, Jesus' teaching on being held accountable for our actions seems harsh to many. However, Jesus wants his disciples to know that his work in the lives of men and women involves the transformation of character. [1] Godly character involves not only doing the right things but also doing them for the right reasons and with the right intentions.

[1] Romans 12:2.

Today's Prayer​

Father, keep my heart pure and my hands busy with your work. May my true character, my internal desires, and my actions and words always reflect your character, grace, faithfulness, and lovingkindness. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Titus 3:3-5
• 2 Corinthians 3:18
• 1 Peter 1:13-16

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Ⓒ 1996-2023 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

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Help me to trust Your word o Lord and follow You all the way to heaven.