For most of my life I was taught that talents were gifts of abilities and had nothing to do with financial gifts.

Sometimes people can teach things that are sincere but sincerely wrong. The word translated as talents as discussed in Matthew 25 is clearly defined as money.

If you have any doubt about the accuracy of what I’m saying… consider Matthew 25:16 in the New English Translation Bible:

“The one who had received five talents went off right away and put his money to work and gained five more.”

Next, take a look at Matthew 25:18-19 also in the New English Translation Bible which says:

“But the one who had received one talent went out and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money in it.”

I realize some people might say, “Well, yes but you’re just quoting those new-fangled translations. What does the King James Version say?”

Glad you asked.

Matthew 25:18 in the King James Version says:

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10. If we can’t keep our word…chances are we’re not going to keep His Word either.

9. God picked you…He hasn’t given up on, dropped or abandoned you. Isaiah 41:13 (MSG) says: “He is right here to help you.”

8. Success begins when you believe God will do what He says He will do regardless of your current circumstances.

7. Stop finding fault…find solutions. Anyone can find fault…it takes someone with the mind of Christ to find solutions.

6. Today, I encourage you to imagine, embrace and confess the unlimited possibilities for your future found in the Word of God.

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5. Never allow anyone other than God to determine your worth and value.

4. What you do for God’s House. . .He will do for your house.

3. The way you think, speak and act will either reflect fear or faith…but not both.

2. Ask God right now for direction on unclaimed wealth, unknown ideas and unused potential.

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1. Where God guides you…He provides for you.

There is a powerful passage of scripture in Ephesians 6:13-18 which reveals how you’re equipped to win every battle. . .the enemy wages against you.

A real understanding of spiritual armor will reveal how you can win every battle and not just one here and there.

Ephesians 6:13-18 in the Message Bible opens the door to winning every battle you face. It says:

"Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. (1) Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. (2) Truth, righteousness, peace, faith and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. (3) God's Word is an indispensable weapon. (4) In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. (5) Keep your eyes open. (6) Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.(7)"

From this powerful scriptural passage God showed me seven facts you should know in order to defeat the enemy in every attack he launches against you.

1.      Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own.

The World English Dictionary defines preparation as:

“the act or process of preparing and the state of being prepared; readiness”

Preparation is a mental decision because it becomes a practical reality.

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10. If God’s not first in your life…something or someone else will take His place and that’s not good for your future.

9. Praying for your gifts not to remain unknown, unused or useless to the kingdom of God and for doors to open beyond your imagination.

8. The best way to Stop Acting Like Them (S.A.L.T.) is not to allow yourselves to become argumentative even in self-defense. 2 Timothy 2:22

7. Identify the enemy…apply the Word and claim your victory. No weapon formed against you shall prosper. It’s your heritage. Isaiah 54:17

6. WARNING: Anything you put before the Lord’s tithes and offerings will be detrimental to your financial and spiritual health. Malachi 3:10

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5. Whatever you expect is exactly what you will manifest in your life…positive or negative…good or bad.

4. When you increase what you know…there’s no limit to where you can go.

3. Our destiny is determined by choice not by chance.

2. If you’re comfortable where you are, you’ll never discover…where you could be.

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1. Your current problems may just be preparation for your next promotion, specific assignment or future accomplishments.

I suppose the first time I ever heard the word heathen other than church was when Aunt Esther on the hit television show Sanford and Son called Fred Sanford one. It seems I even remember her calling Fred a “heathen reprobate.”

In the scripture, the Greek word for heathen appears in the scriptures 164 times in 152 verses. . .and in 157 of those occasions the word appears as gentiles or nations.

According to Strong’s Concordance the Greek word for heathen means:

“a multitude (whether of men or of beasts) associated or living together; a multitude of individuals of the same nature or genus.”

According to the Random House Dictionary the word heathen means:

“an unconverted individual of a people that do not acknowledge the God of the Bible; a pagan; an irreligious, uncultured, or uncivilized person.”

The word irreligious is defined by dictionary.com as:

“showing indifference or hostility to religion.”

Showing indifference to the Word of God. . .could also be interpreted as not caring to obey His instructions.

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10. If you have God…you lack nothing. If you don’t have God…you lack everything.

9. If you knew the size of the blessing coming to you...then you'd better understand the intensity of the battle you're fighting.

8. Never give your word unless you’re confident you’ll keep it…to do any less brings your character into question.

7. Believing things will change without you changing...makes as much sense as watering artificial plants.

6. Smile…God will even give you favor with people who may have ignored, laughed at or criticized you in the past.

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5. Success in life is determined by our desire to obey His voice and renew our minds.

4. Don’t let people you’ve known in the past…keep you away from your future.

3. Don’t make excuses…make a difference by asking God to reveal opportunities to you beyond your normal thought process.

2. Be a person of integrity even when no one else is around.

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1. A step of faith requires us to look beyond our circumstances.

I have a dear friend. . .a brilliant man. . .who is, in fact, a member of the Mensa Society, with an IQ of over 120.

In the midst of any conversation. . .whether about politics, people or ideas. . .he is prone to say. . . “Let’s get this conversation back where it belongs. . .on me.”

For my friend, the statement is just a way of having fun. . .or re-directing the conversation but it doesn’t have to be on him. . .he isn’t self-centered in the least.

However, we do live in a “me” society.

“What’s in it for me?”

“What difference does this matter to me?”

“How will this benefit me?”