Use Wisely

I was reading the parable in which Jesus talks about a master who gives his servants money and then leaves for a time. 2 of the 3 servants invest the money and acquire double what they were given. The other buries it in the ground. The master returns and commends the 2 servants for being wise, and the last for being lazy and foolish. The basic moral I got out of the parable is use wisely what you've been given, and always give what you've earned back to the one who gave it to you in the first place.

Last night I was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. It's a funny story how the whole thing unravelled, but that's not necessary right now. During the induction, the president said that as a member of the society, we are expected to achieve great things. After all, we were invited into the society based on what we have achieved, our dedication to excellence. For using our intellect well. And thus we should continue to use it well.

Be fruitful and multiply.

This is said to be the only commandment mankind has not broken. But I think perhaps it can be applied beyond sex and marriage. Be fruitful with what you have been given. Use it for the encouragement of others, to build the body of Christ, to lead others into the family, to pursue the Kingdom of God. How does one do this with intellect?

Take my intellect and use every power as you choose.

Honestly, I have no idea how to use the brain the Lord gave me. I've focused so much on my voice and using my singing for His glory that I forgot about my brain. I've tried so hard to channel my heart and passion for loving others correctly that I lost sight of how to direct my mental focus and passion for learning. I must continue to remember that Christ is the wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification from God. But what do I do with wisdom regarding science? Count it as nothing? I don't believe that is Biblical, as long as the Lord and His glory remain my drive and top priority.

Have we become lazy with what the Lord has entrusted us? Our intellect, our big hearts, our wisdom (different than knowledge), our passion, our talents? Are we seeking how to be fruitful, or are we burying our gifts and heads in the sand because we're afraid we might use them the wrong way?

Step beyond purgatory. Seek how you can use everything that you've been given for His Kingdom.