In scripture (NT), there is a verse that basically says that those cannot manage earthly possessions....?

Question

The scripture basically says that those that cannot manage things well on earth will not be given greater responsibilities in heaven. I know Matt. 25:23, but I remember another scripture in the NT.

Answer 1

Not speaking of heaven, but of the Christian Congregation, I found this in 1 Timothy 3:4, 5, which is speaking of one who reaching out to be an overseer (Bishop, KJV) in the congregation:

A man presiding over his own household in a fine manner, having children in subjection with all seriousness; (if indeed any man does not know how to preside over his own household, how will he take care of God’s congregation?)

Answer 2

Luk 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom [his] lord shall make ruler over his household, to give [them their] portion of meat in due season?


Luk 12:43 Blessed [is] that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.


Luk 12:44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.


Luk 12:45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;


Luk 12:46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for [him], and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.


Luk 12:47 And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not [himself], neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many [stripes].


Luk 12:48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few [stripes]. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

Answer 3

You mean George Bush is doomed!