Understanding this difficult parable requires our people to follow along with Jesus as he turns a sort of logical back flip. The Lord's not commending unethical behavior, of course, but he is commending the unjust manager's zeal (as misdirected as it is). As we decide how to allocate our resources of time, talent, and treasure, we shouldn't let God's work be a mere afterthought. Christ's work ought to demand the same level of energy and acumen some of us bring to the dog-eat-dog world of business. This week's Immediate Word begins with Carlos Wilton and a response from Paul Bresnahan.