Hi Barry,
 
Wasn't able to get back to you right away.
 
 Okay.   I am game.  Let's hear what you have pondered on in respect to Luke 16.  The passage doesn't begin with the statement that it is in the context of a parable, but I am assuming it is.  Since all/most parables are in relationship to what was being presented to the Jews - the Kingdom of Heaven- then the positions of the people in the parables reflects  clues as to the operation of the Heavenly  Kingdom.  I assume that the rich man would in analogy be God the Father or God the Son.  The steward, in keeping with other parables, would be those that come into the employ of the rich man.  (as a christian we choose to be a part of God's ministry here on earth and are given all that we need to carry out the plans the Father has set for us through His Son.)  How the rest of the story relates to christians I am not sure.  Haven't spent alot of time pondering it, but when I have, I realize that I haven't learned enough to be able to understand the importance of the acts of the "lazy" steward in gathering some of the money....to be able to relate it to something pertinent within the economy of the Kingdom of God.  If you have insight, I would enjoy reading and looking at your thoughts.