The parable of the pounds, unlike the parable of the talents, was intended for all the disciples, and was largely based on the experience of Archelaus in his attempt to gain the rule of the kingdom of Judea. [1] The ungrateful steward, who owed 10,000 talents to the king, was shown mercy and forgiven in the end. [2]
The greatest decision lies in dedicating one's talents to the development of the powers of mind and spirit, as higher values transcend mere physical gratification. [3] Jesus, rejecting the temptation to seek political power, demonstrated the folly of compromising talents for earthly prestige. [4] Jesus and Ganid's talents opened doors at the university in Athens. [5] Time is the universal endowment, intrusted to all intelligent beings for insuring survival. [6]
The reckoning of one's talents, whether few or many, must be faced in the divine service, as truth is alive and leads the children of light to new realms of spiritual reality. [7]