The Parable of the Talents

THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS

Since the yardstick used in measuring a fulfilled/fulfilling ministry has changed from the number of souls won for Christ to the number of church branches and assets portfolio, men of God are now more determined than ever to go to any length inorder to maintain a top position on the ratings.

You have 30 church members; aye awon 30 yen gan o ti lojutu talkless of them having any hope of making heaven, yet you are disturbing God to increase them to 3,000.

Se oro salvation naa le n ba kiri, abi calculation?

What about the parable of the talents you always preach about? That don't apply to you abi? Ti yin ye yin o, Olorun naa de mo nkan to nse. He has given everyone according to their abilities, and He's expecting you to work on what He has given you to increase it.

Instead of you working on the 30 to make their lives become attractive enough to draw souls into God's kingdom , se le ko church leaflets le won lowo bi awon to nta insurance policy, e wa da won si town centre ki won lo ma wa customers wa. Ti awon naa ba de orita tan, they'll meet groups from other churches who are also there for similar pupose.
Tomato Plum lasan ni a ni ka sare jade lo ra, leaflets different churches merin la ko pada wa sile! That's not evangelism! That's marketing!

The people followed Jesus Christ everywhere he went because his life was attractive. Won ri ami lara Jesu Kristi ti o mu won gbaagbo - John 6:2.
Sugbon awon 30 te ran jade o ni ami kankan lati fi han! Aye awon ti won fe lo pin leaflets fun gan san ju ti won lo, so they are looking at them thinking what you are even offering ain't working for you, so why should we accept it?

Aye to ba lojutu nikan lo n kede igbala!

You don't even know the houses of these 30 members, how can you know 3000? You don't know or share in their personal pains and burdens, how can you do for 3,000? These 30 who are the pillars of your ministry are still weak in faith, how can they support the 3000?

Whose interest are you pursuing- God's kingdom or your own empire?

Go back and work on the 30 members God has put in your care. Change your prayers from 'Lord, give me more members...' to 'O Lord, do not let any of these ones you have given me be lost to the world. Make their lives attractive to draw more souls into your kingdom...'

These 30 are your 1 TALENT that the master has given you to trade with. Don't bury it because you consider it too little! Work and multiply it. Empower the 30 to go out there and affect another 30. 

Matthew 25:14-30

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