What the Bible says about Talents
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Luke 19:22-27 The nobleman owned the money, but the servants had to trade with it. However, the goal contemplated by the nobleman was not moneymaking as much it was His servants' development of character. Those who are diligent and faithful in serving Christ are commonly blessed in being made blessings to those around them. Jesus commands His disciples to improve and increase their talents, understanding and making the most of them, as well as to increase their capability of doing good and to do it until He returns (I Corinthians 12:7-11; Ephesians 4:7-16). Jesus emphasizes His return and receipt of the Kingdom, at which time His Father would grant Him all legal rights (I Corinthians 15:23-28). In such a Kingdom, the King must have trusted and competent servants to assist Him in governing. We have the promise that, if we suffer with Him and work with Him now, if we are diligently faithful to Him, we will reign with Him (Revelation 3:21; 5:10; 20:4, 6). God has given us abilities and truth to use and develop, and we are held accountable for our efforts and effectiveness in using them for the benefit of our King and Savior. Martin G. Collins Parable of the Minas Related Topics: Ability | Accountability | Building Character | Character | Character, Building | Diligence | Evil Servants | Faithful Servants | Parable of the Minas or Pounds | Parable of the Talents | Talents

1 Corinthians 4:7 Why do we boast or assume ownership, if it has been given to us? All that we have—whether material wealth, skill, or talent—has been given to us by the Creator. David C. Grabbe It's Not Our Time Related Topics: Gifts of God | God's Gifts | Skills as Gifts from God | Spiritual Gifts | Talents | Talents as Gifts from God

Galatians 3:28 For those who have been called by God and have properly responded, social distinctions - whether national/racial, conditional/financial, or gender - recede, even disappear. The unifying element is the righteousness of Christ, which the Christian puts on and begins to emulate. Romans 10:12 points out that after justification, we have the same Lord and Master, and He is rich in His gifts (grace, mercy, talents, blessings, etc.) to all. A unity comes with God's calling and justification. We are united in our need for a Savior. We are united in our acceptance of His blood for the remission of our sins. We are united through common experience: We all recognize that the only reason we have physical or spiritual life is because of God's grace and mercy. We are united in our receipt of God's gifts, when all we have earned is death. When we recognize that the playing field has been completely leveled, and that we all had/have a debt impossible to pay, there is no room for boasting. There are different roles and responsibilities, because God gives His gifts as He sees fit and some people receive more talents than others. But no Christian is inherently better than another. See also Romans 10:12; I Corinthians 12:13; Colossians 3:11. David C. Grabbe Related Topics: Gifts | Gifts of God | Justification | Righteousness from God | Righteousness of Christ | Talents | Unity | Unity in the Spirit | Unity with God

 

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