Luke 16:8

The master praised the dishonest servant manager for being so clever, because worldly people are more clever than enlightened people in dealing with their own.

John 12:36

As long as you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of light." After Jesus had said this, he went away and hid from them.

Ephesians 5:8

For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light,

1 Thessalonians 5:5

For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to darkness.

Luke 20:34

Jesus told them, "Those who belong to this age marry and are married,

Psalm 17:14

from men, LORD, by your hand from men who belong to this world, whose reward is only in this life. But as for your treasured ones, may their stomachs be full, may their children have an abundance, and may they leave wealth to their offspring.

Genesis 3:1

Now the Shining One was more clever than any animal of the field that the LORD God had made. He asked the woman, "Did God actually say, "You are not to eat from any tree of the garden'?"

Exodus 1:10

Come on, let's be careful how we treat them, so that when they grow numerous, if a war breaks out they won't join our enemies, fight against us, and leave our land."

2 Samuel 13:3

Meanwhile, Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, who was the son of David's brother Shimeah. Now Jonadab was a very shrewd man.

2 Kings 10:19

Therefore summon all of Baal's prophets to me, including all his worshipers and all his priests. Don't leave even one out, because I've prepared a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever doesn't show up doesn't live!" But Jehu did this deceptively, intending to destroy Baal's worshippers.

Psalm 49:10-19

Indeed, he will see wise people die; the stupid and the senseless will meet their doom and leave their wealth to others.

Proverbs 6:6-8

Go to the ant, you lazy man! Observe its ways and become wise.

Matthew 17:26

"From foreigners," he replied.

Luke 16:4

I know what I'll do so that people will welcome me into their homes when I'm dismissed from my job.'

Luke 16:10

Whoever is faithful with very little is also faithful with a lot, and whoever is dishonest with very little is also dishonest with a lot.

Luke 18:6

Then the Lord added, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says.

1 Corinthians 3:18

Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.

Philippians 3:19

Their destiny is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on worldly things.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people to be his very own and to proclaim the wonderful deeds of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

1 John 3:10

This is how God's children and the Devil's children are distinguished. No person who fails to practice righteousness and to love his brother is from God.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.

Bible References

Unjust

Luke 16:10
Whoever is faithful with very little is also faithful with a lot, and whoever is dishonest with very little is also dishonest with a lot.
Luke 18:6
Then the Lord added, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says.

Done

Luke 16:4
I know what I'll do so that people will welcome me into their homes when I'm dismissed from my job.'
Genesis 3:1
Now the Shining One was more clever than any animal of the field that the LORD God had made. He asked the woman, "Did God actually say, "You are not to eat from any tree of the garden'?"
Exodus 1:10
Come on, let's be careful how we treat them, so that when they grow numerous, if a war breaks out they won't join our enemies, fight against us, and leave our land."
2 Samuel 13:3
Meanwhile, Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, who was the son of David's brother Shimeah. Now Jonadab was a very shrewd man.
2 Kings 10:19
Therefore summon all of Baal's prophets to me, including all his worshipers and all his priests. Don't leave even one out, because I've prepared a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever doesn't show up doesn't live!" But Jehu did this deceptively, intending to destroy Baal's worshippers.
Proverbs 6:6
Go to the ant, you lazy man! Observe its ways and become wise.

Children of this

Luke 20:34
Jesus told them, "Those who belong to this age marry and are married,
Psalm 17:14
from men, LORD, by your hand from men who belong to this world, whose reward is only in this life. But as for your treasured ones, may their stomachs be full, may their children have an abundance, and may they leave wealth to their offspring.
1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.
Philippians 3:19
Their destiny is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on worldly things.

In

Psalm 49:10
Indeed, he will see wise people die; the stupid and the senseless will meet their doom and leave their wealth to others.
Matthew 17:26
"From foreigners," he replied.

Children of light

John 12:36
As long as you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of light." After Jesus had said this, he went away and hid from them.
Ephesians 5:8
For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light,
1 Thessalonians 5:5
For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to darkness.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people to be his very own and to proclaim the wonderful deeds of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
1 John 3:10
This is how God's children and the Devil's children are distinguished. No person who fails to practice righteousness and to love his brother is from God.

General references

Acts 27:32
Then the soldiers cut the ropes that held the lifeboat and set it adrift.
Philippians 3:7
But whatever things were assets to me, these I now consider a loss for the sake of the Messiah.
1 Thessalonians 5:5
For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to darkness.

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