This parable could have many applications in our lives especially as it relates to our thinking and attitudes pertaining to receiving rewards in the Kingdom of Heaven.

All of us know people who are filled with hatred and anger, are unforgiving, lose their temper often and hurt others to get what they want. As a result, conflict is common in some families, communities, churches, schools and the work place. Nations fight against nations for power and greed. In this environment how can we achieve real peace in our lives?

The Savior gave this parable while traveling the countryside on His way to Jerusalem for His last Feast of Tabernacles. The parable of the unjust steward is a difficult to fully understand, but could have many lessons for us.

This parable highlights the importance of prayer in our lives.

In the parable of the sheep and goats, God separated His children based on whether they had given meat when He was an hungered, given drink when He was thirsty, taken Him in when He was a stranger, clothed Him when He was naked, visited Him when He was sick, and come to Him when He was in prison. The parable emphasizes the importance of serving others and overcoming selfishness.