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The 'One-Talent' Trap
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon note that Jesus specifically highlights the servant with one talent because this is a common temptation. People who feel they have little to offer are often tempted to do nothing at all, thinking their contribution is insignificant. This parable warns against comparing ourselves to others and devaluing the unique gifts God has entrusted to us, no matter how small they may seem.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 25:18
18th Century
Theologian
Digged in the earth, etc. This represents the conduct of those who neglect the abilities that God has given, and fail to do what He has re…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 25:16–18
19th Century
Preacher
It is very significant that our Savior said that he that had received one talent went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s mone…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 25:18
“At once” relates to the good servants’ promptness to put the money to work by setting up some business and working with the capital to make it gro…
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John Gill
On Matthew 25:18
17th Century
Pastor
But he that received one
Talent, or the least degree of gifts, for the ministry of the word:
went…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 25:14–30
17th Century
Minister
Christ keeps no servants to be idle: they have received their all from Him, and have nothing they can call their own but sin. Our receiving from Ch…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 25:14–30
13th Century
Philosopher
Previously, the Lord tells a parable about the Judgment, in which some are condemned for not keeping the interior spiritual good they had received,…