The Cure for Dragon Sickness | The Parable of the Wise Crook | Luke 16:1-15 | Jacob Cherian

The Cure for Dragon Sickness | The Parable of the Wise Crook | Luke 16:1-15 | Jacob Cherian
In this compelling sermon titled "The Cure for Dragon Sickness," Pastor Jacob Cherian dives into one of the most challenging parables in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 16:1-15). This parable, unique to Luke, is part of Jesus' journey from Galilee to Jerusalem and addresses a topic that's as relevant today as it was 2,000 years ago: the dangers of greed and the proper use of wealth.
Jesus tells the story of a dishonest steward who is surprisingly praised for his shrewdness. But what does this mean for us? How can someone who is dishonest be an example? Pastor Jacob unpacks the cultural and theological context, drawing parallels between the “dragon sickness” of greed-an allusion to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit-and the idolatry warned against in Colossians 3:5 and Ephesians 5:5.
Discover how Jesus' teachings on wealth and obedience to Scripture offer a cure for the greed that can consume our lives. Pastor Jacob challenges us to invest in the age to come, using what we have to make a difference in the lives of others, in alignment with biblical principles from Exodus, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Acts, and more.
Join us as we explore the deeper meanings behind this parable and learn how to overcome greed with generosity, living a life that honors God.
Key Scriptures:
Luke 16:1-15
Exodus 16
Deuteronomy 14-15
Isaiah 58:7, 10
Acts 2:44; 4:32-37
1 Corinthians 8:2
1 Timothy 6:6, 10, 17-19
Philippians 4:10-19
The Cure for Dragon Sickness | The Parable of the Wise Crook | Luke 16:1-15 | Jacob Cherian
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