This parable is a lot like the parable of the ten virgins we read yesterday. It brings our thoughts to one thing: the second coming of Christ. The parable of the virgins calls on the church to be vigilant, to watch, and to be ready. The parable of the talents calls us to be diligent and to get to work!
Anything that can glorify God is a talent. Our gifts, money, knowledge, time, physical ability, and influence are all from God and should be used to advance His Kingdom. To hide or misuse the talents would be to neglect opportunities to bring Him glory.
How has God blessed your family with special gifts to share with others? Do you give your children opportunity to waste the talents, the teachings, and the privileges they have been given? How are you multiplying your talents and helping your children learn to do that as well?
How does faith relate to works in this parable? Are men actually "meriting" eternal salvation by their actions? Compare this parable to Ephesians 2:8-10 to get your answer!
We only have about 2 weeks left in the study of Matthew. I sincerely appreciate you coming on this journey with me. Hugs! My prayer is that the Holy Spirit will use the talents he has entrusted us with to bring glory to our King, Jesus, and to further His Kingdom!
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