Taking Risks for Christ

Parable of the Talents: Matthew 25:14-30

Preached on 11/01

The topic of this sermon is the Parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25:14-30. God gives us resources according to our abilities. He doesn’t give us more than we can handle. In fact, He gives generously, providing more than enough for us to work with. In the parable, the men received huge sums of money. The ones that received 5 and 2 talents used this money wisely, doubling it. These two took risks with this money in order to make more money. There is always an element of risk when we endeavor to make money. In the same way Christians experience risk as we attempt to use our resources for God’s kingdom. However, God is pleased with those who take these risks, walking by faith and not by sight. In contrast the third servant failed to take risks and do something with his talent. He chose the safety of hiding his talent rather than risk.

God is instructing us and the apostles to not be lazy but diligent to use all that the Lord has given us for his glory. God has given us gifts and he expects us to use them even at great risk to ourselves for His glory and the extension of his kingdom. The men who risked everything and gained more were rewarded and the man who risked nothing was punished.

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