The Word Made Flesh

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Here is what Jesus said about that which you have said.

Matthew
Chapter 25

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Which one did God give the unmerited favor too?

A. The ones who did work and earn their keep?

B. The one He cast into outer darkness?
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The parable describes the consequences of two different attitudes to Christ's return. The person who diligently prepares for it by investing his or her time and talent to serve God will be rewarded. The person who has no heart for the work of the kingdom will be punished. God rewards faithfulness. Those who bear no fruit for God's kingdom can not expect to be treated the same as those who are faithful. (NASB Life Applications Bible)
 
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Bright Raven said:
The parable describes the consequences of two different attitudes to Christ's return. The person who diligently prepares for it by investing his or her time and talent to serve God will be rewarded. The person who has no heart for the work of the kingdom will be punished. God rewards faithfulness. Those who bear no fruit for God's kingdom can not expect to be treated the same as those who are faithful. (NASB Life Applications Bible)
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It is not a parable nor does it describe
anything but the truth how it actually is
in the Kingdom of heaven.

But you will know soon enough.

When your spirit departs from the body
that contains it.

Your deeds upon this earth
will be weighed in the balance.

And I assure you...

You shall get what you deserve.
 
Bright Raven

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Word said:
It is not a parable nor does it describe
anything but the truth how it actually is
in the Kingdom of heaven.

But you will know soon enough.

When your spirit departs from the body
that contains it.

Your deeds upon this earth
will be weighed in the balance.

And I assure you...

You shall get what you deserve.
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Learn to;

2 Timothy 2:15 King James Version (KJV)

15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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Bright Raven said:
Learn to;

2 Timothy 2:15 King James Version (KJV)

15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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Why would you have to do this if God gave you unmerited favor?

Oh you have to work for it?
 
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I do not have to study anything to learn or be accepted by God.

I am born of God.

His Spirit is my Spirit.
 
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Name 1 time in all your life that
God rewarded and praised you for doing...

that you did not do?

Name 1 time in all your life that
God punished you for doing...

that you did not do?
 
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Anytime you do something to obtain something...
that is working for it to earn it.

A gift is when you obtain something
by doing nothing for it in return or
to begin with in first place.
 
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Anytime you do something to obtain something...
that is working for it to earn it.

A gift is when you obtain something
by doing nothing for it in return or
to begin with in first place.
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You study to prove yourself faithful.
 
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You study to prove yourself faithful.
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No amount of studying
will increase your faith or faithfulness.

It will not even increase
your knowledge of what
you are studying.

Your love for God
determines your faithfulness
to God.

See you did not even know this truth.
 
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