Well Done

The Assignment

Talent

measure of weight

Gold or silver

Could be worth up to 20 year's wages

Foolish servant's assessment was incongruent with his behavior

more incentive not to be lazy and slothful

we must work with what we are given

The Opportunity

Opportunity to invest time, talent and treasure for the sake of God's Kingdom

Are you using what God entrusted to you to expand His Kingdom?

God rewards according to faithfulness

The Profit

Uniquely gifted by God

Everyone must be faithful

Every part plays a unique role

The Loss

poser/imposter

a believer who proves he has no saving faith