Jesus had just finished telling the Pharisees that they were wrong and full of evil. He warns His disciples to know who these false teachers are. Now Christ turns His attention back to teaching kingdom living at its finest with parables. This parable is an Eternal Investment strategy that is a must for all Believers. This is the million dollar question about the abilities you have… What Will You Do With Your $1 Million Dollars?
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What Will You Do With Your $1 Million Dollars? – Matthew 25:14-30
…a message from Chaplain Aaron
- God given responsibility – vs. 14, 15
a. “I go” to prepare a place for you.
John 14:3
b.God knows what you can manage.
Philippians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:17 - Your abilities, your responsibilities – vs. 16-18
a. Five talents – he buys and sells.
Matthew 13:44-46; Proverbs 31: 16
b. Two talents – he works and earns.
Genesis 3:19; Ephesians 4:28; 1 Corinthians 4:12
c. One talent – he never tried.Proverbs 6:6
The lazy person won’t cook – Proverbs 12:27, Always hungry – Proverbs 13:4, Falls asleep in dinner plate – Proverbs 19:24, won’t plow their own fields – Proverbs 20:4, afraid to go outside – Proverbs 26:13, won’t get out of bed – Proverbs 26:14 Don’t be lazy bones! - Accountability – vs. 22-30
a. God rewards good service – vs. 22, 23
Matthew 5:12;1 Corinthians 3:13
b. God chastens bad service – vs. 24-28
2 Corinthians 5:10
c. God will give more ability and understanding to good servants – vs. 22, 23, 29
d. God will remove ability and understanding from bad servants – vs. 28, 29
e. Discipline means shame, not loss of Salvation – vs. 30
We Must Store Treasures in Heaven – Matthew 6:19 -21
My prayer for you…
Hebrews 13:20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
See you online next Sunday morning for chapel. ‘Til then, May God bless you as you walk daily with Christ.
