In the Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1-13), what specific action does the steward take that initially earns him praise, albeit from a worldly perspective?

A He embezzles funds and donates them to the poor. B He shrewdly reduces debtors' obligations to ingratiate himself. C He invests his master's money in a high-risk venture. D He confesses his dishonesty and begs for forgiveness.