Talents is an interesting choice of a word by the translator.
Today, it means an inate ability.
Some thing you are born with.
Some people can speak eloquently, some can spell (not me
), still others haver other abilities thayt are a part of them.
As I study and learn, I have begun to understand that God has given each of us certain abilities (talents) that we are to iuse to edify and strengthen the church.
We can use them to tear down as well, but this was not the purpose they are given.
Sometimes, we become so enamored of our 'talents' we start to demand that others recognize how much we do for the 'good' of the church.
If we spend time in devotions and study, maybe we can learn not to go down that road.
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Examine me, O LORD, and prove me: try my reins and my heart. Ps.26:2
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in men.Ps.118:8