The master praised the unrighteous manager because he had acted astutely. For the sons of this age are more astute than the sons of light in dealing with their own people.
Luke 16:8
In many other parables of Christ the master represents God, or Christ himself. Not so in this parable, here the master represents a worldly man who is impressed by the shrewdness of this bad manager. He recognizes the fact that the plan this manager hatches will indeed be a help to the manager’s future. He begins to think maybe he still needs such a man in his employ.
Jesus is not praising the ‘sons of this age’ for doing wrong. He simply recognizing the fact that those who are unrighteous may many times make very shrewd decisions nonetheless.
Heavenly Father, thank You for another day to praise You! Thank You for Your management of this world, and Your plan for redemption. Your grace and mercy are overwhelming! Your power and wisdom are awesome! Your love and kindness are wonderful! Thank You for Your power in our lives. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.