It is unfortunate, in one sense, that the Lord's parable of the talents is about money and the return gained from its use. This has led to the false idea that God cares about the world of finance. The misappropriation of the truth of this parable has contributed to many foolish prosperity doctrines that are an embarrassment to the church. Because of the deeper meaning in the parable, however, the first century unit of money-weight Jesus spoke of actually became our English word for "talent," which certainly brings us much closer to Jesus' intent.
Command #72 - Don't Judge
Command #71 - Do and Think Toward Others As You Would Have Them Behave Toward You
Command #70 - Take Up Your Cross
Command #69 - Remain Gratefully Aware of Your Spiritual Need
Command #68 - Do Not Pray Ostentatiously and With Empty Phrases
Command #67 - Do Not Desire More Than God Gives You
Command #66 - Worship the Lord and Serve Him Only
Command #65 - Do Not Show Goodness and Hospitality Only to Those Who Are Kind to You
Command #64 - Don’t Fret About Trifles
Command #63 - Do Not be Diverted by Externals, Traditions, and Doctrines, But Look to the Heart
Command #62 - Do Not Be Called Teacher or Leader
Command #61 - Trust and Have Faith in God
Command #59 - Have Salt in Yourselves
Command #58 - Receive the Kingdom of God Like a Child
Command #57 - Learn Of Me
Command #56 - Do Not Justify or Worry How To Defend Yourself
Command #55 - Be Born Again
Command #54 - Seek No Spiritual Signs
Command #53 - If Someone Takes From You, Do Not Demand Back What You Have Given
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