What is the Parable of the Dishonest Manager in Luke 16:1-13? - In Luke 16:1-13, Jesus tells the parable of a dishonest manager who is about to be fired and quickly devises a plan to secure his future. He reduces the debts of his master’s debtors so that they will be inclined to help him later. Surprisingly, the master commends the manager’s shrewdness. Jesus then teaches that worldly wealth should be used wisely for eternal purposes, and he emphasizes that one cannot serve both God and money.