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“For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.” Matt. 25:29

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The Parable Matt. 25:14-30 Five Two One 5 2 0 Praised Accused

Why did he do it this way ? Mt. 25:14 “And unto one he gave five talents,” “to another two,” “and to another one” “to every man according to his several ability;” Why did he do it this way ?

“Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.” Mt. 25:16 This was a good servant

He was a good servant also “And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.” Mt.25:17 He was a good servant also

“But he that had received one went and dug in the ground, and hid his lord’s money” Mt. 25:18

Rewards and Punishment ~ Righteous Five - Two One ~ Wicked, slothful

Use It Or Lose It The Principle “For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.” Mt. 25:29

“For I say to you, that to everyone who has will be given; and from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.” Luke 19:26 "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38

"For whoever has, to him more will be given, and he will have abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.” Matt. 13:12

God's Law of Disuse Talent taken from one talent Man What we fail to use will be taken away Talent given to Five Talent man

The Application What can we learn ? Practice makes perfect What we do not use we lose Things we use will become more valuable

We all receive Talents... Nobody can complain that in the church he's no good. We all receive Talents... But according to our abilities. Two or five One.

The Application We must get to work Bible Class Teacher Song Leader & Preacher Studying the Bible Personal work Giving

More people rust out than wear out

Matthew 25 V. 13 - Watch ~ Faithful servant “Moreover it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.” 1 Cor. 4:2

If we don’t use it, we lose it !

Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org September 24, 2017 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com CCL11325562