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The Talentless Apprentice

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This sermon was preached at our Sunday morning service on November 19th. The Gospel was Matthew 25:14-30 ; commonly known as The Parable of the Talents. In the news recently had been fresh allegations of tax avoidance by the rich, royal and famous , including particular stories of the Queen's Duchy of Lancaster estate having invested in BrightHouse ; a rent-to-own company, accused of irresponsible lending . In researching this sermon, I am indebted to  this sermon from 2007 I found online when looking up an interpretation that fit a more- Liberation Theology perspectice. I hope you enjoy...  # Apprentice Theme Music # Dum, da dum, da dum, da dum, da dum, da dum, da dum DUUUM NARRATOR:            Previously on the Apprentice…  Our three remaining candidates were all given large sums of Lord Shudder’s own personal wealth whilst he went away on a business trip. The dividing of the money was determined by how many tasks th...