The Stewardship Of Life, Or Studies On The Parable Of The Talents (1873)

The Stewardship of Life is a book written by James Stirling and first published in 1873. The book is a collection of studies on the Parable of the Talents, a story told by Jesus in the Bible about a wealthy man who entrusts his servants with different amounts of money while he goes away on a journey. The servants who invest and multiply their talents are rewarded, while the one who buried his talent is punished.Stirling's book explores the meaning and implications of this parable for Christians and their responsibility to be good stewards of the gifts and resources God has given them. He argues that the parable teaches the importance of using one's talents wisely, investing them in ways that will benefit others and contribute to the greater good. He also emphasizes the need for accountability and the importance of using one's talents in service to God.The Stewardship of Life is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that challenges readers to consider how they are using their own talents and resources to serve God and make a positive impact on the world around them. It is a timeless work that remains relevant and insightful more than a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.