Chapter 25—Responsibilities of the Man With One
Talent
Some who have been entrusted with only one talent, excuse them-
selves because they have not as large a number of talents as those to
whom are entrusted many talents. They, like the unfaithful steward,
hide the one talent in the earth. They are afraid to render to God that
which He has entrusted to them. They engage in worldly enterprises,
but invest little, if anything, in the cause of God. They expect those
who have large talents, to bear the burden of the work, while they feel
that they are not responsible for its success and advancement....
Many who are professing to love the truth are doing this very work.
They are deceiving their own souls; for Satan has blinded their eyes. In
robbing God, they have robbed themselves more. They have deprived
themselves of the heavenly treasure through their covetousness, and
because of their evil heart of unbelief.
Because they have but one talent, they are afraid to trust it with
God, and they hide it in the earth. They feel relieved of responsibility.
They love to see the truth progress, but do not think that they are called
upon to practice self-denial, and aid in the work through their own
individual effort and with their means, although they have not a large
amount....
All Entrusted With Talents
All, both high and low, rich and poor, have been trusted by the
Master with talents; some more, and some less, according to their
several ability. The blessing of God will rest upon the earnest, lov-
ing, diligent workers. Their investment will be successful, and will
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secure souls to the kingdom of God, and for themselves an immortal
treasure. All are moral agents, and are entrusted with goods of heaven.
The amount of talents is proportioned according to the capabilities
possessed by each.
God gives to every man his work, and He expects corresponding
returns, according to their various trusts. He does not require the
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