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Matthew the parable of the talents matthew 25 14 30

The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)

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One of Jesus’ most significant parables regarding work is set in the context of investments (Matt. 25:14-30). A rich man delegates the...

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Employing Assets for the Common Good (Deuteronomy 23:1-24:13)

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Deuteronomy requires owners of productive assets to employ them to benefit the community, and it does so in a clear-headed way. For...

Ezek the righteous man does not steal but instead feeds the hungry and clothes the naked ezek 18 7b

Ezekiel 18:7b - The Righteous Man Does Not Steal, but Instead Feeds the Hungry and...

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This may seem like an odd pairing. Who could argue with the prohibition against robbery? But how...

Luke the shrewd manager and the prodigal son luke 16 1 13 15 11 32

The Shrewd Manager and the Prodigal Son (Luke 16:1-13; 15:11-32)

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The Parable of the Shrewd Manager (Luke 16:1-13) The key to security about the things we need is not anxious earning and...

Luke risk the parable of the ten minas luke 19 11 27

Risk: The Parable of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11-27)

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The parable of the ten minas (“pounds” in the NRSV translation) is set in the workplace of high finance. A rich —...

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God’s Law Calls People of Means to Provide Economic Opportunities for the Poor (Ruth 2:17-23)...

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The action of the Book of Ruth centers around gleaning, which was one of the most important...

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There is No Way to Know What Comes Afterwards (Eccl 9:1-11:6)

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Perhaps it would be possible to work out what is best to do in life if it were possible to know what...

Haggai the need for social capital haggai 1 1 2 19

The Need for Social Capital (Haggai 1:1-2:19)

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One of the challenges we face in work is the temptation to put self and family ahead of society. The prophet Haggai...