The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:29
The Divine law of increase. Jesus Christ here enunciates a deep and far-reaching principle. It is one which at first sight may strike us as harsh and even as unjust; yet a little consideration should reveal its absolute equity. So great and important a law cannot be without its serious lessons of warning and encouragement. I. THE SCORE OF THE LAW . 1 . In external nature. We not only see the survival of the fittest, but its propagation and extension. Those plants and... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:29
Unto every one that hath … abundance ( Matthew 13:12 ). So we have seen in the first part of the parable. The proverb says, "Money makes money;" a man who has capital finds various means of increasing it; it grows as it is judiciously employed. Thus the grace of God, duly stirred up and exercised, receives continual accession, "grace for grace" ( John 1:16 ). The Christian's spiritual forces are developed by being properly directed; Providence puts in his way added opportunities, and as... read more