Luke 16:9 — "make friends by means of unrighteous wealth" may refer parabolically to using all earthly resources for gospel proclamation

First interpretation: Jesus is speaking parabolically — use everything in this perishing life (time, talents, treasure) with urgency to present the gospel and bring people to eternal dwellings. The motivation is that it will all end, so focus on who is still around after death. Second interpretation: Jesus may be literally endorsing almsgiving to the poor, which increases the church's witness.