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.