Matthew tells the parable of the talents. Luke tells a similar story but uses pounds. Much has been written on this parable. But what if it really is a parable concern money. A talent or a pound was a sum of money. Jesus told the unfaithful man he should have put it in the bank to at least earn interest.
Could it be that how we handle money now affects our status in eternity? Being wasteful or stingy or greedy directly affects our future in God?
The parable says that the initial investment was based on each person's ability to handle money. It seems to me that God gives us all the money that we can handle. Maybe having millions of dollars would ruin some of us. We might just spend it all on ourselves and not invest it wisely.
Being able to manage money is important, especially if you think that Jesus is calling you to be a pastor. Being able to stick to a budget. Being liberal and willing to share. Paying your tithe.
It behooves us to be good money managers. There is more at stake than a new car or a big house or nice clothes. Eternity is at stake.
Money comes from God. It might come through a job or a small business. It might come through family inheritance. But ultimately, God is our source. We owe it to our Heavenly Father to handle money wisely.
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