It would be a mistake to think that Jesus is approving of dishonesty and stealing in today's Gospel! What he is saying is that if a corrupt and thieving steward can take care of his future, then all the more should the servants of God, whom we are. We are stewards of all that comes within our possession and responsibility. How well have we exercised our stewardship over the things God has entrusted to us? How well are we using them right now? If Jesus were suddenly to call us to give an account - and it happens like that all the time - what will we be able to say? And what in particular will He be concerned about? About our religious obligations? About some of the commandments? Apparently, these will not be His Number One concern. If the Gospel is to be believed, God will only be concerned about one thing - whether we looked after each other's needs with love. "As often as did (or did not do) it to the very least of my brothers and sisters, you did (or did not do) it to Me." It is all very simple, actually - and also very difficult, as we know.