About Luke 19:12-27 Pastor asked me to speak
So into three different translations today we did peek
'Grow by making the right choices' I titled the sermon
The 'In It to Win It' series is therefore almost done
First reading from the traditional NIV
“The parable of the minas” we did see
The literal translation focuses on investment
We should try to generate returns, Jesus meant
Remember the positive effects of compounding
And that the cost of inflation is astounding
This applies to investment, I did sayeth
But is just as relevant for one’s faith
Remember that God is the course of all things
That is something about what Psalm 24 sings
“The love of money” said apostle Paul
Is the root of kinds of evil all
For getting rich is not the objective
Having more allows us more to give
And if we always tithe our ten percent
I am sure we can always pay our rent
For God will reward those who tithe
And will not make us squirm or writhe
But also, if we manage to generate a good return
We can bless others, so about Jesus they can learn
And remember that from God everything does come
So be a good steward every day, not just some
About talents we read from Matthew 24
Versus a mina, a talent is sixty times more
Gifts from God is what our talents are
They can spread the Word both near and far
We must also invest in talents to make them grow
We should not be shy about letting them show
For talents are valuable gifts from God
So many gifts, Paul did give a nod
In regards our talents, if we do not use them
Then rest be assured that we will lose them
I started writing poetry to ensure my eyes did not close
Now this math major finds it easier than writing prose
As with minas, we must be good stewards of our talents
For they are worth more than dollars and cents
In order to put our investments and talents to work
We must seize opportunities, for everywhere they lurk
Our faith must be demonstrated by our good deeds
Maximising our own abilities, make sure nothing impedes
We should try to excel in everything all of the time
If we put in effort, the result will be no crime
Generating returns on opportunities allows them to grow
Helping the church and blessing others are what our actions show
So what stops us from growing in this way?
Three points come to mind this fine Sunday
A poor self-image is point number one
Doubt sets in before he have even begun
But we were made in God’s image and have talents
So trust in God, for He makes the most sense
The second point is that we have fear
About risks, not rewards, we tend to hear
But remember that fear hinders faith, that is dumb
And the other side of fear is actually freedom
Miplaced priorities was point number three
But remember that fear hinders faith, that is dumb
And the other side of fear is actually freedom
Misplaced priorities was point number three
But God is where direction we can really see
There are also consequences of not being stewards good
Using minas, talents, time, and opportunities we should
If the church was a business and I was an employee
Would I keep my job or a year-end bonus ever see?
We need to take our minas, talents, and every opportunity
To generate a return, help grow the church, and bless those we see
GROW stands for Generating Returns on Opportunities Wisely
So we can be good stewards and make the right choices daily
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