The parable of the talents is recorded by Matthew in chapter 25. However, in Luke's telling of this parable, he includes this interesting instructional detail.
Luke 19:13
Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten minas, and said to them, "Engage in business until I come."
Engage in business until Jesus comes back: invest, spend, plan, project, calculate ROI, save, reinvest, etc....But whatever you do, don't do nothing. Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly. Do not aim at poor stewardship, but if the choice is between a risky investment opportunity and a safe bet buried in a hole, choose the risky investment. Do not settle for disengaged sure things. Rather, engage in the business of being about God's business. Be in His employ. Consider yourself on His payroll and work hard as though you're working for the Lord Himself.
Colossians 3:23-24
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
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