Matthew 25:14-30 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered to them his goods.… I. That becoming a Christian is merely GOING OUT TO SERVICE. It is a voluntary service; not forced. II. DIFFERENT QUALIFICATIONS ARE GIVEN TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE. III. The grace of God was intended to be ACCUMULATIVE. Take the one talent and make it two. IV. INFERIORITY OF GIFTS IS NO EXCUSE FOR INDOLENCE. V. There is going to be a day of SOLEMN SETTLEMENT. VI. That our degrees of happiness in heaven will be graduated according to OUR DEGREES OF USEFULNESS ON EARTH. (Dr. Talmage.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. |
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