Well Done Good and Faithful Servant

Jesus in his parable of the talents teaches us that faithfulness is rewarded.

Matthew 25:14-30 (NKJV)

14 ¶ "For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them.



15 "And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey.


16 "Then he who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents.


17 "And likewise he who had received two gained two more also.


18 "But he who had received one went and dug in the ground, and hid his lord's money.


19 "After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them.


20 "So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, 'Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.'


21 "His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'


22 "He also who had received two talents came and said, 'Lord, you delivered to me two talents; look, I have gained two more talents besides them.'


23 "His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'


24 "Then he who had received the one talent came and said, 'Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered seed.


25 'And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours.'


26 "But his lord answered and said to him, 'You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed.


27 'So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest.


28 'Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents.


29 'For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.


30 'And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'

Luke 16:10 also tells us "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much;

Here are some areas that we really should strive to be faithful in"

We should be faithful to ourselves. In other words, just be who you are. Don't be a hypocrite or phony. Don't pretend to be something or someone you are not. Jesus often criticized the Scribes and Pharisee for being hypocrites.

We should be faithful to our spouse and family. Don't put them ahead of God but by all means don't neglect them. On your list of priorities it should be God then family. I shouldn't have to mention fidelity but I will. Don't allow yourself to get sexually involved with anyone but your spouse. Don't allow yourself to get in compromising situations. One thing will lead to another. Human nature is consistent.

Be faithful to your employer. If you are employed by someone give them a good days work, everyday. Be loyal to them. Be punctual. Keep a good attendance record.

Be faithful to your church. All Christians should belong to a body of believers. (The reasoning behind that may be a topic for another blog) Support it with your finances. Support it with your attendance. Get involved in groups and activities.

Last but not least, be faithful to God. It is all about a relationship. Cultivate it. Make a habit of daily devotions. Talk to God and let Him talk to you through His Word and your spirit. Communication is a two-way street and it takes time. Give it the time it is deserving of.