Matthew 25:14-15, "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. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey."

This morning, this parable of the talents is still vital to us as the Lord's church. The church is composed of people who have various gifts, talents, and abilities that were given them by God for the use of His praise in His house and service. Notice that the man gave the talents and are to be used for His glory and not the user's.

Many people become envious and covetous of other men's talents and abilities. This past weekend, we conversed with some brethren about the fact that most church problems and divisions occurred over preacher jealousy. The point of the parable is NOT how many talents each man received. The point is what was done with what was given. The man that gained two from his two talents was told the same thing (one word difference) by the master as the one that gained five from five.