Luke 16 is to let in the light of another world upon God’s ways and dealings in this. The whole world is bankrupt before God, so that man is now trading with another’s goods. We should, therefore, dispose of everything now in reference to the world to come. If we are serving money, we shall not get the blessing of serving God. If you have not been faithful with the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? If you are loving money, you cannot have your heart filled with Christ. We are not to be “slothful in business,” but “fervent in spirit, serving the Lord,” and for this He opens heaven to us. He has shown heaven unto us, having opened it to us in grace. It is the revelation of grace that gives power over earthly things.
J. N. Darby, adapted