This passage was suggested to me by a family friend and I can see why. It's problematic. If you're from Malaysia, this parable hits close to home. Jesus commends a dishonest manager for using money (that is not his own) to gain friends.
Dishonesty - in leaders, especially Christian leaders - should not be praised. And yet, Jesus says there is something Christians should learn from this man who uses his earthly wealth to gain eternal friendships.
