In Matthew chapter 25 the Savior
teaches a parable about a businessman who must travel for a period of time. As
a test for three of his employees he gives each of them a sum of money to
manage while he is gone. The first two do well – they double the businessman’s
money. The third is afraid he will lose the money, so he buries it in the
ground to be sure that he can return it safely to his master.
The first two are praised for their
initiative and given more responsibility. The third was dismissed because of
his timidity, and his money was given to the first two. (Matthew 25:14-28) The
parable closes with the following verses:
