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Matthew 25:14‑30
INTRODUCTION
What part does faithful service to God play in salvation and in our preparation for the Lord’s coming?
*James 2:17* Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
*Ephesians 2:8-9* For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; /it is /the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.
This parable deals with what it means to be a success in life...
Success measured in finances
Success measured by your career
Success measured by your athletic achievements
What makes you a success in the eyes of God?
Set in the context of the Second Coming...
Ten virgins = “Be Watching”
Talents = “Be Working”
The five virgins who had oil for their lamps represent believers who possess saving grace; the two faithful servants who invested their talents represent believers who exhibit the serving life.
Together the two parables depict the balance of believers’ looking forward to His coming with anticipation while living in preparedness for His coming through faithful service.
What type of person becomes a success in the Kingdom...
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The Nature and Number of Talents
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The nature of talents
One talent = 20 years wages.
(~~$300k)
Today they refer to God given opportunities of service.
Both the opportunities and the ability to use them come from God.
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The number of talents
The amount of talents given was based on the servant’s ability to use them (25:15b)
Our God given opportunities for service are based on our ability to use them.
God provides opportunities based on His knowledge of our abilities.
"God does not attempt to put a lake in a bucket.
The man with larger capacity for knowledge has larger privilege of service, heavier responsibility to be faithful, with richer reward if he wins."
G.H. Lang
The issue is not "How much" but "How faithful"
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The Use and Abuse of the Talents
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The proper use of the talents includes…
Being satisfied with what you have.
(25:15)
Being prompt in our obedience to the Lord (25:16)
*John 14:15* If you love Me, keep My commandments.
Placing a priority on serving God (25:16, 17)
Striving for excellence in every task (25:21)
*Good* (agathos); excellent, wonderful
Being faithful to complete every detail (25:21)
Being motivated by your love for Christ (25:21)
"We never lose, what we use."
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The potential abuse of the talents
Insisting on being in total control (25:18)
Ø He was afraid to take a risk.
Blaming your lack of service on someone else (25:24)
Ø Judged his master unfairly not based on evidence.
Ø Wanted to blame the master for his failure
Allowing fear of failure to control you (25:25)
Ø Fear will paralyze you.
Ø Fear will doom you.
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The Return and Reward of the Talents
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The Lord’s promised return (25:19)
His return is certain
*John 14:3* "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, /there /you may be also.
His return will be sudden
*1 Thessalonians 5:2* For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.
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The servant’s performance rewarded
The rewards for faithfulness (25:21‑23)
Ø The Lord’s praise - *well done*
Ø The Lord’s promotion - *I will make you ruler over many things*
Begin as servant end as rulers - *Joseph*
Ø The Lord’s pleasure – *Enter into the joy of your Lord*
The rewards for laziness (25:24‑30)
Ø The Lord’s description (25:26, 27)
Ø The Lord’s demotion (25:28, 29)
Ø The Lord’s discipline (25:30)
Allows them to see what their faithlessness in soul winning has caused.
*Isaiah 66:24* "And they shall go forth and look Upon the corpses of the men Who have transgressed against Me.
For their worm does not die, And their fire is not quenched.
They shall be an abhorrence to all flesh."
\\ Application
Ten Truths
Commit your all to Christ.
Be satisfied with God's assignment for you.
Be prompt in your obedience to God.
Be faithful to the Lord.
Do God's work first.
Do your personal best.
Be courageous take "risks" for God.
Take personal responsibility for your actions.
Do all you do in light of the coming judgment.
Remember that God will only require of you what He knows you can do.
\\ Matthew 25:14-30
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The ___________________ and Number of Talents
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The _______________________ of talents
One talent = 20 years wages.
Today they refer to God given opportunities of service.
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