I'd Probably Squander It

We had ward conference today at church. Our bishop was one of the speakers and some of the things he said really gave me pause to think. He started out talking about the parable of the talents in the Matthew 25. The first servant received five talents, the second two and the third one. The first two are "good and faithful servants". They double their talents through their wise stewardship and industry. The third sevant was "slothful" and buried his talent in the earth. If you are like me, I've heard this parable dozens of times. Our great bishop pointed out a few things that I haven't ever thought about before.

He asked us if we had ever wished for more time, money or energy. (Parker actually raised his hand. He was coloring and I hadn't realized he was even listening, but apparently he was. We were right at the front, so everyone could see little Parker with his hand raised in sacrament meeting. Ha, ha.) Of course most of us have often wished for more time, money and energy. Then he said that sometimes he fails to use the resources he has very well. I do that too. I started to think that if I were granted more time, money and energy, I would probably squander much of it. I'd like to think that I would help others, but I'm really afraid I wouldn't. I might just spend it on myself. That would not bode well with my desire to be a "good and faithful servant". It's certainly something to think about.