The Negligent servant buried the talent so that he could return it exactly as it was. They had paralysis of belief. When Jesus came He sought to expand the meaning of the law to these people with shut minds. He was punished for not trying. I am asking you to invest your talent that it may double in value for God.
Christians ought to be doubly good as the years go by.
But this takes thoughtful regular effort. Invest time in your spiritual life. Build strength into your life in 1998. Read the Bible through in 1998. Every day dedicate your remaining time to becoming more like Jesus.