His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
His master fired back, 'You lazy, worthless employee! You knew I collect profits even from investments I didn't make and gather returns from places I never put any work into.'
No excuses, if you know someone expects results, you better show up and deliver.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells the Parable of the Talents as part of his teachings on the Kingdom of Heaven, emphasizing how God entrusts resources to people and expects them to be used wisely. This story reflects the ancient Jewish and Roman culture where masters often gave servants money or responsibilities during their absence, and failure to manage them could lead to severe consequences. The verse specifically rebukes the servant who buried his talent out of fear, illustrating the biblical theme of accountability for what one has been given.
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