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What did the servant with five bags of silver do with his talents?
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He invested them and earned five more bags.
What are Christians called to avoid based on the lessons of the parable?
Avoid laziness, fear, and engaging in unhelpful comparisons.
What is a consequence of inaction as demonstrated in the parable?
Neglect of talents leads to loss, whereas using them well leads to abundance.
What chapter and verses in the Bible contain the Parable of the Talents?
Matthew 25:14-30
What action did the servant with one bag of silver take, and why?
He hid the money out of fear of the master and returned only the original bag.
What response did the master have towards the servants who invested their talents?
He commended them as 'good and faithful,' rewarded them with greater responsibilities, and invited them to celebrate together.
What is the main theme of the Parable of the Talents?
Faithful stewardship of God-given resources
How does fear impact the use of personal resources according to the parable?
Fear can lead to missed opportunities and misjudgment of God's character.
What should Christians focus on instead of comparing themselves with others?
Focusing on personal abilities and stewardship of God-given resources.
How are the talents distributed among the servants in the parable?
Based on their abilities, not equally; one receives five, another two, and the last one.
What is the ultimate reward for being a faithful steward according to the parable?
Rewards and a deeper relationship with God.
What is an important aspect of stewardship highlighted in the lesson?
Stewardship involves managing God-given resources wisely, not avoiding pleasure.
What does the parable suggest about faithfulness and responsibility?
Being faithful with little leads to being trusted with more.
How does the parable encourage generosity and stewardship?
By encouraging the wise use of resources for God's kingdom.
How did the master respond to the servant who hid his talent?
He called him 'wicked and lazy,' took away his bag, and cast him into darkness.
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