An Example Of Being A Good Steward ~ The Parable Of The Five Talents

An Example Of Being A Good Steward ~ The Parable Of The Five Talents

Good Morning, Dear Friends!

Here is a practical example of a good steward vs an unfaithful steward, from the Bible. I pray these scriptures are a blessing, encouragement and inspiration to us all, Amen.

Key Verses:
Matthew 5:14-19, NKJV 14 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. 16 Then he who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents. 17 And likewise he who had received two gained two more also. 18 But he who had received one went and dug in the ground, and hid his lord’s money. 19 After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them.

Matthew 5:20-23, NKJV “So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.’ 21 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ 22 He also who had received two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two talents; look, I have gained two more talents besides them.’ 23 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

Matthew 25:24-25, NKJV 24 “Then he who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered seed. 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours.’

Matthew 25:26-28, NKJV 26 “But his lord answered and said to him, ‘You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed. 27 So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest. 28 So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents.

Matthew 25:29, NKJV 29 ‘For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.

Great Reminder To Be Faithful In The Little Things:
Luke 16:10, ESV One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

See also:
7 Encouraging Bible Verses about Money
25 Bible Verses about Investing Wisely
Bible Verses About Priorities
16 Bible Verses About Taking Care Of Your Body
10 Bible Verses About Using Your Time Wisely
5 Bible Verses About Using Your Resources Wisely
Honor God With Your Life.

Prayer:
May God help you to manage your resources wisely, faithfully and effectively. May you be a good steward of everything God has blessed you with. Amen.

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Thanks for reading, Dear Friends!
Have a wonderfully blessed, stress-free, productive, and joyful day!
Much Love & Blessings,
Bomi Jolly ~ JollyNotes.com