Matthew 25:29. The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14 - 30) provides excellent examples of values. The parable illustrates how the diligent who act on God's truth continue to receive increase versus the slothful who seek excuses will receive decrease. In the parable, the lord provided each of his servants a certain number of golden talents.

Matthew 25:21. Jesus’ story of the five golden talents is a good example of Christian diligence. The parable illustrates how we should be industrious with the talents that God provides us. In the parable, the lord provided each of his servants a certain number of golden talents.