1. INVESTING LIFE’S CAPITAL FOR MAXIMUM RETURN Matthew 25:14-30

2. 1. GOD OWNS THE CAPITAL Everything I have REALLY BELONG’S TO GOD “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them.” (vs. 14)

3. 2. GOD LOANS THE CAPITAL God has given each of us some UNIQUE TALENTS “To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability.” (vs. 15) “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us” Rom. 12:6 (NIV)

4. 3. GOD EXPECTS ME TO USE THE CAPITAL God expects me to USE MY TALENTS “Each of us will give an account of himself to God.” Romans 14:12 “After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts.” (vs. 19)

5. One day God will ask ME: What did you DO with what you were GIVEN? “Take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents.” (vs 28) “I will equip you with all you need for doing My will” Hebrews 13:21

6. 4. GOD GRACES THOSE WHO USE THE CAPITAL If I use my talent wisely, I WILL BE THE RECIPIENT OF GOD’S GRACE “His master replied, ‘Well done good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things – I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” (vs. 23)