The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16

to be inaugurated, not by revolution, but as
the gift Of God.
SUBJECTS. asuch being the kingdom of
His subjects, expanding the parable for that
purpose: The nobleman had servants, those
who had been doing his win prior to his de- de-
citizens. those among whom he had lived,
over whom he expected to rule. Calling
the, servants, the nobleman delivered to
his journey: This part of the parable is
ered later. Matt ' XIV n.5 But the ee no-
bieman had not gone for when the citizens,
knowing his errand. sent an embassage after
a ruler. 1t was In this way that Jesus
sought to make His hearers know the place
of the apostles. as servants. to whom were
ents to be used in His absence for Him.
also the attitude of the Jewish nation, who
would reject Him. John |, III The value
very great. designed to quiet all and TO re-
move from their minds those fancies of a
glorious beginning Of an exalted sovereignty.
For 1t made one class OF those present serv-
ants who must wait and the other class en-
emiss who you'd oppose;
resent that, Notwithstanding the hostility,
the nobleman returned a king. The efforts
OF the citizens TO defeat him were unsuccess-
full His first care on entering his office wss
TO examine into the conduct of his servants
during his absence. For that purpose he
summoned them into his presence They
unfaithfui. The first who had received ten
pounds. came and reported that he gained
ten other pounds, and was appointed to rule
five pounds and gained five other pounds,
and was rewarded by receiving five cities
Each of these men heard the king say 10
them. We'll Gone, good. and faithful SER
want" The Interpretation is as follows: The
enemies Of Christ could not prevent His
reign. He was sure TO ascend the. throne:
His kingdom He viii have chief regard for
warding them according to their
tons moreover. viii not be determined by
favoritism, but by ability. Men will go up
into. the larger and higher fields Of duty
fill them. Hom. TX, 3D. This is the rule OF
Christ, II not or men. promotion by merit
This teaching was well calculated TO re-
strain. those ambitions which had been dis
played among the apostles, and to awaken
in them commendable desire for the best
NEGLECT. parable represents that
the third servant. to whom one pound only
had been given, come forward. returning IL
spe fn IN M napn
want explained that he feared the king, an
austere man. reaping what he had not sown.
wicked servant, took the one pound from
him, leaving him nothing, and giving II 10
him that had ten pounds. This part OF the
too little considered. There are some who
appear to think that II is enough 10 return
to God what Is His Matt. xii. I'D, that
sin is keeping from Him what He has be-
slowed (Mal. iii, So Never was mistake
more serious. After pardon and regenera-
ton, after conservation. lies the duty
of growth or development. uI Pet. H. Isl
Could man be pure as an angel he
would not fill his mission unless by fruitage
he should glorify God. Uohn XIV. So Indeed
the removal OF the stains OF sin and the can
| ceiling of It's dark record are only the neces-
| sary preliminaries to an after life OF use
! fulness Every man Is bound by the mos,
solemn considerations TO make OF himself al
| of the use of his improved powers. U. Cor
| vi. 20) Hence the awards of the judgment
| as in our lesson, so in the other parable
| Matt. XIV, $3.50, are upon the basis Of con-
| duct.
PRINCIPLE.-The parable represents that
| those who heard the kings decision In the
last case were surprised. Verse 25.) he
| therefore stated the principle by which he
was governed. explaining his whole conduct
| Verse 26) Insert word TO make II plain
used his talents shall be given. and from
| him that hath not used shall be taken away
! what he received" Matt. Kill, I2) Jesus
/ gives this as the law of His kingdom-the
/ spiritual idleness and loss. Whenever any
man obtains anything from God-and every
man receives something = the question oil
| chief concern IL what he will do With IL. The
gift may prove a great blessing OF II may
capital with which 10 invest business. TO bs
| doubled and quadrupled until great wealth
has been acquired, all OF 1t 10 he regarded
as Gods treasure. held In trust for Him
| he Will be trusted On the contrary. he whs
| receives and does not employ Il not enriche{
CT strengthened What he has - not ma