Using talents

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• 1 Peter 4:10

  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

• Romans 12:6

  Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

• 1 Peter 4:10–11

  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

• Matthew 25:14–30

  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. 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. Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. …

• 1 Timothy 4:14

  Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

• Romans 12:6–8

  Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

• Matthew 5:14–16

  Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

• Proverbs 18:16

  A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

• 2 Timothy 1:6

  Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

• Colossians 3:23–25

  And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

• Matthew 25:29

  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.

• Daniel 1:17

  As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

• 1 Corinthians 12:4–6

  Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.

• Matthew 25:15

  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.

• 1 Corinthians 12:1–31

  Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. …

• Luke 19:11–26

  And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. …

• Ephesians 2:10

  For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

• Exodus 35:10

  And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the LORD hath commanded;

• 1 Corinthians 4:2

  Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

• Ephesians 4:7

  But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

• Romans 12:11

  Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

• Romans 12:3–8

  For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. …

• Matthew 25:14

  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.

• 1 Corinthians 14:12

  Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

• 1 Corinthians 10:31

  Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

• James 3:17

  But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

• James 1:17

  Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

• Matthew 25:19

  After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

• Matthew 25:21

  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.

• Luke 12:48

  But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

• 1 Corinthians 12:7

  But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

• Colossians 3:23–24

  And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

• Matthew 25:1–46

  Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: …

• James 3:1

  My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

• 1 Corinthians 12:11

  But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

• Matthew 25:16

  Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.

• Matthew 25:30

  And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

• 1 Corinthians 4:7

  For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

• James 4:6

  But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

• Matthew 25:24

  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: