Part 1 of the “Parable of the Talents” Series
Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. (Matthew 25:14, NIV)
Talented Teaching
This is the first examination in what is commonly called the “parable of the talents.” In this instructive story, Jesus tells a great deal about stewardship and money management. This introductory sentence actually has a lot to say in very few words (typical of Jesus):
- The man “going on a journey” is Jesus. The implication is that he is coming back.
- As born-again believers, we are His servants. We are part of his household.
- Our property really belongs to God and he trusts us with it!
Our “job” is to utilize the Lord’s possessions entrusted in our care in such a way that His purposes will be furthered. We are working in partnership with the Lord in temporal, tangible aspects as well as the eternal, spiritual realm.
Related posts:
- Talent For Putting God’s Money to Work for You
- Talent for Multiplying: Heavenly Returns
- Talent for Wealth: Digging is Not Good Exercise
- Talent for Investing: Learning & Reaping From the Master
- Talent for Wealth Multiplication
- Talent for Accounting: Are YOU Ready for the Biggest Audit Ever?
- Talent: Fear Not & Be Wealthy
- Talent Management Tip: At Least Act With Interest
