In the Parable of the Talents, the servant who buried his gift out of fear was the only one who lost everything. The others, despite uncertainty, took what they had and multiplied it.
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No matter what’s happening in the world, politics, chaos, or distractions, don’t let fear make you bury your purpose. Keep building, keep investing in yourself, and keep moving forward. God didn’t give you gifts to sit idle. Stay focused, stay ready, and multiply what’s in your hands.
In he original telling, the Jews of the time realised that if you get rich, you get rich off the backs of others. And charging interest was not lawful in Jewish society. They would have cheered at the man who put his money in the hole and gave it back.
In Matthew 25:14-30, the parable of the talents is a metaphor for God’s kingdom, not a literal lesson on economic systems. The master represents God, and the talents symbolize the gifts, opportunities, and responsibilities he entrusts to us.
The first two servants are commended because they faithfully steward what was given to them, demonstrating diligence and trust. The third servant, however, is reprimanded not because he refused to exploit others but because he acted out of fear, buried his gift, and failed to produce anything.
In Jewish tradition, lending at interest to fellow Jews was prohibited (Deuteronomy 23:19-20), but that’s not the point of this parable. The parable is about faithfulness and spiritual responsibility, not financial ethics.
In short, the lesson is not about economic justice but about how we use what God has given us. Fear and inaction are what Christ warns against, not wealth creation itself. The servant who buried his talent wasn’t righteous, he was faithless.
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