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Stewardship of Talents. Mt. 25:14-30. Introduction. The parable of the virgins teaches us to watch and prepare The parable of the talents teaches us how to prepare. Purpose Of The Parable. Mt. 25:14 Talents = entrusted responsibilities Mt. 25:15 We have different abilities.
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Stewardship of Talents Mt. 25:14-30
Introduction • The parable of the virgins teaches us to watch and prepare • The parable of the talents teaches us how to prepare
Purpose Of The Parable • Mt. 25:14 • Talents = entrusted responsibilities • Mt. 25:15 • We have different abilities
Purpose Of The Parable • “We must discover, through study, prayer, and faithfulness, what our talents are.” • Mt. 25:19 • A picture of the second coming of Christ – all will give account
The Faithful Two • Mt. 25:16-17 • Mt. 25:20,22 • Each received what he could use • We should begin developing our talents as soon as we become a Christian
The Faithful Two • “Drawn wells are seldom dry” • Mt. 25:21,23 • Notice their reward • “Well done – good and faithful servant” • “thou hast been faithful”
The Faithful Two • One important question at judgment • “Have we been faithful to the Lord?” • “Are we faithful now?” • So many things will not be important at judgment!
The Unfaithful One • Mt. 25:15 • He gave him one talent because his abilities were not as great as the other two • Mt. 25:18 • He refused to use his talent
The Unfaithful One • This is a common sin among church members today • Many are baptized into Christ then do nothing • His sin was of omission • Js. 4:17 • Heb. 2:3
The Unfaithful One • “The chief sin in the church today is neglect of duty, a failure to develop and use our talents, a a failure to work, study, pray, worship, and give of our time, talent and money to the Lord.”
A Bad Attitude • Mt. 25:24 • He had the wrong attitude toward his Master • Many like that in the church today • Mt. 11:30
A Bad Attitude • Mt. 25:25 • He was also afraid! • FEAR keeps many from serving Christ as they should
Talent Taken Away • Mt. 25:25-28 • One lost his talent because he did not use it – the other gained more talents because he used what he had! • “Use or Lose”
Talent Taken Away • What if we neglect: • prayer • study • worship • to sing
Conclusion • Mt. 25:26, 30 • Wicked = had the wrong attitude toward his master • Slothful = hid is talent and refused to work • He lost his talent is this life and his soul in eternity! • Js. 4:17