Hook: Why do people tend to be secretive about their financial donations?

Book: Jesus told this unusual parable to teach His followers to be shrewd in handling their finances before God. This is critical since it reveals a person’s trustworthiness and real master in life. Like these religious leaders, people can justify themselves and forget that God knows the heart. Greed simply indicates that people value what is detestable in God’s sight. This explains why so many clam up about their giving to God. They fear money talks!

Took: Why do you think Jesus was so forthright about financial stewardship? What would you like your money to say about you?