1. Stewardship of Talents
Mt. 25:14-30

2. Introduction
The parable of the virgins teaches us to watch and prepare
The parable of the talents teaches us how to prepare

3. Purpose Of The Parable Mt. 25:14 Talents = entrusted responsibilities
We have different abilities

4. Purpose Of The Parable
“We must discover, through study, prayer, and faithfulness, what our talents are.”
Mt. 25:19
A picture of the second coming of Christ – all will give account

5. The Faithful Two Mt. 25:16-17 Mt. 25:20,22
Each received what he could use
We should begin developing our talents as soon as we become a Christian

6. The Faithful Two “Drawn wells are seldom dry” Mt. 25:21,23
Notice their reward
“Well done – good and faithful servant”
“thou hast been faithful”

7. The Faithful Two One important question at judgment
“Have we been faithful to the Lord?”
“Are we faithful now?”
So many things will not be important at judgment!

8. The Unfaithful One
Mt. 25:15
He gave him one talent because his abilities were not as great as the other two
Mt. 25:18
He refused to use his talent

9. The Unfaithful One This is a common sin among church members today
Many are baptized into Christ then do nothing
His sin was of omission
Js. 4:17
Heb. 2:3

10. The Unfaithful One
“The chief sin in the church today is neglect of duty, a failure to develop and use our talents, a a failure to work, study, pray, worship, and give of our time, talent and money to the Lord.”

11. A Bad Attitude Mt. 25:24 He had the wrong attitude toward his Master
Many like that in the church today
Mt. 11:30

12. A Bad Attitude Mt. 25:25 He was also afraid!
FEAR keeps many from serving Christ as they should

13. Talent Taken Away
Mt. 25:25-28
One lost his talent because he did not use it – the other gained more talents because he used what he had!
“Use or Lose”

14. Talent Taken Away
What if we neglect:
prayer
study
worship
to sing

15. The Stewardship of Talents
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Conclusion
Mt. 25:26, 30
Wicked = had the wrong attitude toward his master
Slothful = hid is talent and refused to work
He lost his talent is this life and his soul in eternity!
Js. 4:17
N.T expository, Christian Living