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SPECTACLES OF GLORY
"Earning God's Trust"
Matthew 25:14-30
Mateen Elass
The parable of the talents (a significant amount of money) is all about handling God’s resources in such a way as to earn His trust for much bigger responsibilities in the future. Key to earning such trust are these words: “his” – the master entrusts his property to servants, who are to give it their greatest attention; “at once” – the servant with the largest amount immediately sets to work on the master’s behalf while the one with the least does nothing active with it, just digs a hole and buries it; “good and faithful” – good means committed to the master’s interest, and faithful means engaging in these good ends until the master returns; “much” and “joy” – faithful stewardship in this life will mean greater glory and joy in the world to come, for such action earns God’s trust.
