Try It Out:
Day Two Summary and
Assignment:
In Matthew 25, Jesus tells a parable about a rich man who went on
a trip and gave three stewards some money (a talent was about 25 kilograms of
silver). This parable has some serious theological meanings but one thing we
learn is that the rich man, who represents God the Father, expected his
stewards to be busy and productive and the way he judged that was whether they
earned a profit. Two did but one did not, he hid the money and did not put it to
good use. He was punished while the other two were rewarded.
We are all in that steward’s position, we have a choice to put
our talent to good use and earn a profit. Profits morally earned and properly
understood are spiritual blessings as well as helpful to our material well-being.
We need to profit not from getting a government favor that often prevents
others from using their talents but by the creative use of our talent to serve
others.
Assignment 2
Go research prices. Visit several businesses that sell the same
item or a similar item and see if they charge the same price. What did you find
out? What does that tell you? Compare it to a price you might find online in
some other place, is the price different or the same? Why?