One Hundred Dollars Unused

IllustrationAnalogy★★★★

IF A person walks around with one hundred dollars in their
pocket but never uses it for what it was intended for, that one
hundred dollars is just a piece of paper. It’s valuable paper, but
meaningless until utilized for its purchasing power.
Christians have value consigned by God. But until we live
out our lives for the purposes intended, we walk around in a
meaningless existence—valuable, but not useful. A Christian
life not used for its purposes is a life not spent well.

— Tony Evans

The point

Money unused is worthless paper; likewise, Christians blessed by God must live out their purpose or live meaninglessly. Talents demand use.

Scripture

Matthew 25:14-301 Peter 4:10

Audience

Adults

Tone

Convicting

To tell aloud

under a minute · 84 words

Subjects

Christian Living Stewardship Value Purpose Grace

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