Parable of the Talents (Matt. 25:13-30)
Jesus tells the Parable of the Talents to emphasize readiness and faithful stewardship in anticipation of His return. The story begins with a master preparing to travel to a distant country, entrusting his wealth to servants according to their abilities: five talents to one, two talents to another, and one talent to the third. While the master is away, the first two servants invest …