Matthew 25:14-30
-Make a list of your talents. (Job, resources, money, time, friends, family, relationships, etc). Let's make sure we have a grasp of what Jesus is talking about when he says "talents." You can even substitute one of those words for the word "talent" while reading these verses.
-Everyone is given a starting position. Some have lots, some have a little, some are plain middle class. But understand, the starting point is irrelevant to God. The real test is what you do with what you have been given.
-Have you ever used the excuse, "I make too much money to tithe 10% to the church?" How about, "I don't make enough money to give anything away to the church?" Do you understand the flaw in logic of those 2 statements?
-What is the praise of the master based on? Effectiveness? Profitability? No, it's all about the faithfulness. What would your praise from God look like based on your personal faithfulness with your talents?
-What are some tangible ways you can be a better steward of your talents? Write them down and use the list to keep each other accountable in weeks to come.
-Listen to these and see if you agree:
1. Good stewardship of the little things ensures greater responsibility and blessings with bigger things.
2. Don't ask God for anything more until you're faithful with what he's already given you.
3. If you won't do anything with what God has given you, doesn't it make sense for Him to take it away and give it to someone else that will be faithful?
Now, let's apply those obvious truths to our own lives and be obedient, faithful, and proactive with the talents that we've been given.
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