"The parable of the talents [in Matthew 25] says that we are accountable-- not to mention much happier-- when we are exercising our gifts and being productive. It takes work, practice, learning, prayer, resources, and grace to overcome the fear of failure that the 'wicked and lazy' servant gave in to. He was not chastised for being afraid; we are all afraid when trying something new and difficult. He was chastised for not confronting his fear and trying the best he could. Not confronting our fear denies the grace of God and insults both his giving of the gift and his grace to sustain us as we are learning."
Cloud, H. and J. Townsend. 1992. Boundaries: when to say yes, how to say no to take control of your life. Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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