A steward is a person who has been entrusted with he responsibility of managing the affairs of an owner. As believers in Jesus Christ, we are stewards of the opportunities, the abilities, and the resources that God has entrusted to us. The Bible says "It is required of stewards that one one found faithful." (1 Corinthians 4:1-2).
A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. In this revelatory prophecy in Matthew chapters 24 and 25, Jesus shares the Parable of the Talents. This parable reveals how God determines what opportunities, the abilities, and resources He will entrust to each believer. It also reveals the options that lie before us as believers... to be faitfhul or unfaithful. It also reveals the ultimate reward or regret that we will experience.
What will it be for you... commendation or condemnation, promotion or demotion, reward or regret?