The Parable of the Talents – Matthew 25:14-30
What a glorious section of the Bible to study! Let’s make a few observations. The three servants in this account are not mere servants, but bondservants. These were people who chose to remain with their master after their seven year period of service was over, obviously because at some level they understood that to be under this master’s care, working for him and living closely with him was good for them. These were not servants who were forced to remain with their master.
Matthew 18:1-4 “At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ And calling to Him a child, He put him in the midst of them and said, ‘Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.’”