"Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents."
Matthew 25:16
I like the word "traded" here, because it reminds me of the whole idea of unity. Learning talents from each other, sharing, and inspiring each other to be better and to become closer to God, that's the whole idea of the gospel and the Zion ideal of creating a perfect society with "no poor among them" (Moses 7:18).
The guy who buries his talent seems today like the isolationist type who isn't willing to engage in the community or become part of it. ... And that's a tough one for me, personally, because I kind of like the hermit life. :) It's a good thing to remember that we need each other, and that we are all brothers and sisters and part of something bigger than ourselves.
Today, let's be willing to be open with other people, to trade and share and love and give. Let's be examples of good disciples of Christ by showing our love for others and learning from God and from each other, as we continually strive to improve and embrace the gospel more fully.
Matthew 25:16
I like the word "traded" here, because it reminds me of the whole idea of unity. Learning talents from each other, sharing, and inspiring each other to be better and to become closer to God, that's the whole idea of the gospel and the Zion ideal of creating a perfect society with "no poor among them" (Moses 7:18).
The guy who buries his talent seems today like the isolationist type who isn't willing to engage in the community or become part of it. ... And that's a tough one for me, personally, because I kind of like the hermit life. :) It's a good thing to remember that we need each other, and that we are all brothers and sisters and part of something bigger than ourselves.
Today, let's be willing to be open with other people, to trade and share and love and give. Let's be examples of good disciples of Christ by showing our love for others and learning from God and from each other, as we continually strive to improve and embrace the gospel more fully.
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