Luke 16:9 I also tell you to make friends through unrighteous money, so that when it is no longer useful, they may take you into the eternal dwelling.
Wealth itself is not an end in itself, but rather a "tool" entrusted to us by God. "Earning" tests our diligence, "saving" tests our self-control, and "giving" tests our sense of sovereignty. The real crisis lies not in possessing wealth, but in being possessed by wealth. When we learn to see eternal value in earthly resources, transforming temporary "money" into eternal "friendship" and "life," we are elevated from trapped "owners" to free "stewards." In our interviews and ministry, may we always be vigilant, lest the tools in our hands replace the Lord who sits on the throne in our hearts.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for guiding today's Bible study and interviews to a successful conclusion. Lord, I earnestly ask that you strengthen me for tomorrow and the day after, so that in the next 3-5 interviews, I may not only possess keen observation but also heavenly wisdom and love. Teach me to be a faithful steward, valuing not earthly possessions but the abundance in your kingdom. Fill me with your Holy Spirit, remove my weariness, and enable me to radiate the peace and truth of Christ when I speak with others. May every record I make and every act of service I perform become an opportunity to make eternal friends, giving all glory to you. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!