[Manna - June 22]
It is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful....Every man according to his several ability. 1 Corinthians 4:2; Matthew
25:15
THE "pound," being the same to all, fitly represents
that blessing of divine grace which is common to all
God's people—Justification.
Other endowments differ
in quantity, according to our natural opportunities,
and are generally of the Father,—for instance, the
Word and the Spirit.
Our justification while planned
by the Father is a gift from Jesus, because He paid for
it with His own precious blood.
The one "pound" each
places all on a common footing as acceptable servants
and permits each to show his zeal by his sacrificings.
But the "talents," being distributed according to every
man's ability, represent opportunities for the service
of God along the lines of such abilities as we possess.
They may be talents of education, or money, or influence,
or good health, or time, or tact, or genius, with
opportunities for their use in God's service. Z.'96-99 Z.'07-63 R1972:6 R3948:6