Are we responsible for our God given abilities?

The short answer is “Yes!”

We find a very revealing and very specific Biblical example given by Jesus in the “Parable of the Talents,” in Matthew 25:14-30. Jesus uses stories and scenarios to uncover literal principles (or truth claims) surrounding subjects like … our accountability for the gifts God gives us.

The big takeaway, along with the literal reality surrounding these questions is found in verse 29 when Jesus says, “To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.”

We would do well to pay close attention to what the Lord communicates to us through His “Owner’s Manual.” He clearly wants us to value and utilize to the max all of our individual abilities that He’s instilled within us.

It’s important to recognize that it’s not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ or ‘cookie-cutter’ accountability that we’ll all face on judgment day. The outcome will be commensurate with what we did based on what He provided us with!

We should look forward to someday reigning with Christ in the New Heavens on the New Earth! For now though, may we be good stewards of his many personal blessings.

Ultimately, may we remain faithful in preparation for the eternal rewards & responsibilities that will be bestowed upon us (or taken away) based on the choices we make here and now.