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Trading on God’s Gifts, November 14
And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another
one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway
took his journey.
Matthew 25:15
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The parable of the talents ... has a personal and individual applica-
tion to every man, woman, and child possessed of the powers of reason.
Your obligation and responsibility are in proportion to the talents God has
bestowed upon you....
When the master of the house called his servants, he gave to every man
his
work. The whole family of God are included in the responsibility of
using their Lord’s goods. Every individual, from the lowliest and most
obscure to the greatest and most exalted, is a moral agent endowed with
abilities for which he is accountable to God.... The spiritual, mental, and
physical ability, the influence, station, possessions, affections, sympathies,
all are precious talents to be used in the cause of the Master....
Let the businessman do his business in a way that will glorify his Master
because of his fidelity. Let him carry his religion into everything that is
done, and reveal to men the Spirit of Christ. Let the mechanic be a diligent
and faithful representative of Him who toiled in the lowly walks of life in
the cities of Judea. Let every one who names the name of Christ so work,
that man by seeing his good works may be led to glorify his Creator and
Redeemer....
Those who have been blessed with superior talents should not depreci-
ate the value of the services of those who are less gifted than themselves.
The smallest trust is a trust from God. The one talent, through diligent
use with the blessing of God, will be doubled, and the two used in the
service of Christ will be increased to four; and thus the humblest instrument
may grow in power and usefulness. The earnest purpose, the self-denying
efforts, are all seen, appreciated, and accepted by the God of heaven....
God alone can estimate the worth of their service and see the far-reaching
influence of him who works for the glory of his Maker
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