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Daring to Risk
Dr. David Davis
Matthew 25:14-30
If I were to ask you the point of the parable of the talents -- what would you say? Most would agree that Jesus desires for us to use the talents we've been given.
Keep in mind that Jesus' use of the word is not talent -- as in ability -- or the sense of natural endowments of a person who has musical talent.
The point to us is that whatever God has given us to use -- we are to use for Him. The particular parable is dealing specifically with finances.
There is a great principle in this parable. You and I are going to have to stand in the presence of God and give an account of how we used His resources as He entrusted them to us.
The Lord is not going to ask us how ''much'' we have done for Him -- but how ''faithful'' we have been to that which He has given to us.
The word ''talent'' comes from the Greek word ''talantos'' which is a noun referring to ''quality'' -- not a reference of quantity. ''Talent'' - as used by Jesus - does not mean something we possess, but which He possesses and loans to His servants.
What is the spiritual significance of these talents of which Jesus spoke as the master's ''goods?'' Here's what Herbert Lockyer had to say:
''What magnificent merchandise is ours to trade with. The complete revelation of God Himself as given in the Bible -- the glorious Gospel of redeeming love and grace -- the spiritual gifts of the church Paul himself wrote about -- the faith committed to the saints -- the gift and graces of the Holy Spirit: these are among ''His goods.'' Pertaining to Him, they are His and not natural endowments. Thus, what we trade with, in our Lord's absence, belongs to Him. It is not our merchandise. Our ''goods'' are of little value and hardly worth investing. Spiritual wealth, secured at the infinite cost of Calvary, is what is offered us to enrich the world. Such wealth beyond compare is committed to our hands to invest. The ''goods'' then -- are not a question of ...
Dr. David Davis
Matthew 25:14-30
If I were to ask you the point of the parable of the talents -- what would you say? Most would agree that Jesus desires for us to use the talents we've been given.
Keep in mind that Jesus' use of the word is not talent -- as in ability -- or the sense of natural endowments of a person who has musical talent.
The point to us is that whatever God has given us to use -- we are to use for Him. The particular parable is dealing specifically with finances.
There is a great principle in this parable. You and I are going to have to stand in the presence of God and give an account of how we used His resources as He entrusted them to us.
The Lord is not going to ask us how ''much'' we have done for Him -- but how ''faithful'' we have been to that which He has given to us.
The word ''talent'' comes from the Greek word ''talantos'' which is a noun referring to ''quality'' -- not a reference of quantity. ''Talent'' - as used by Jesus - does not mean something we possess, but which He possesses and loans to His servants.
What is the spiritual significance of these talents of which Jesus spoke as the master's ''goods?'' Here's what Herbert Lockyer had to say:
''What magnificent merchandise is ours to trade with. The complete revelation of God Himself as given in the Bible -- the glorious Gospel of redeeming love and grace -- the spiritual gifts of the church Paul himself wrote about -- the faith committed to the saints -- the gift and graces of the Holy Spirit: these are among ''His goods.'' Pertaining to Him, they are His and not natural endowments. Thus, what we trade with, in our Lord's absence, belongs to Him. It is not our merchandise. Our ''goods'' are of little value and hardly worth investing. Spiritual wealth, secured at the infinite cost of Calvary, is what is offered us to enrich the world. Such wealth beyond compare is committed to our hands to invest. The ''goods'' then -- are not a question of ...
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