manager. This “manager” handled financial matters for the rich man. Sometimes called a “steward,” such managers would handle the business affairs of a household, an estate, or even a city. Their responsibilities and authority could vary, but in this case, the manager had extensive authority over the rich man’s financial affairs, even the ability to make contracts in the master’s name. A person in such a position should have complete integrity. Unfortunately, this manager did not. He had mismanaged