Jesus spoke the Parable of the Minas (Luke 19:11-27) to address the misconception that the kingdom of God would appear immediately. In this parable, He portrays Himself as a nobleman from a noble family with rights to a kingdom, who must go away to receive His kingdom, leaving His servants responsible for His interests in His absence. Upon His return, He rewards those who have been faithful and deals severely with those who disregarded His instructions. The nobleman entrusts ten servants with minas, expecting them to trade and increase the investment while He is away. These servants represent all the saints, whom He expects to serve Him faithfully until His return. The first servant, through diligence, increases his mina tenfold and is rewarded with authority over ten cities. The second servant, less diligent, increases his mina fivefold and receives responsibility over five cities. The third servant, however, fails to increase his mina, revealing a twisted opinion of his master, and faces condemnation for his inaction. The citizens in the parable hate the nobleman due to His uncompromising character and their fear of His judgment. Despite knowing His demanding nature, they cast off restraint, and their rebellion leads to consequences. The nobleman's judgment, though strict, reflects His ownership of the resources and His expectation for His servants to develop character through their diligence. The parable emphasizes that the goal is not merely profit but the growth of the servants' capabilities and faithfulness. Jesus underscores that He will return to establish His Kingdom, at which time He will hold all accountable for their efforts. Those who are diligent and faithful in serving Him will be blessed and entrusted with greater responsibilities in His Kingdom. God has given abilities and truth to be used and developed, and each servant is accountable for their effectiveness in benefiting their King and Savior.

The Parable of the Pounds, as recounted in Luke 19:12-26, presents a narrative where a rich man, before departing to a distant country, entrusts an equal sum of money to his servants to invest. Upon his return, he evaluates their efforts, promising to reward the faithful and punish the negligent. Unlike other similar teachings, this parable was spoken to a multitude at Jericho, emphasizing differences in diligence rather than in the initial gifts given. The servants, having received the same amount, demonstrate varied levels of effort in their use of the money, resulting in different rewards based on their individual diligence. This story highlights the distinction between the faithful and the faithless, illustrating responsibility through the lens of effort and application rather than inherent ability.