The Parable of the Talents | 16th Sunday of Matthew

Jesus narrates the parable of the talents in this evocative old depiction full of spiritual symbolism and significance.

(Matthew 25:14-30) The parable of the talents in the Gospel of Matthew contains an important message about how we should view and use the abilities God grants us. As the story illustrates through the contrasting examples of the faithful and lazy servants, we have a duty to cultivate our talents rather than waste them selfishly. […]