"God has lent men talents-
@ an intellect to originate,
@ a heart to be the place of His throne,
@ affection to flow out in blessings to others,
@ a conscience to convict of sin.
Each one has recieved something from the Master,
and each one is to do his part in supplying the needs of God's work."
Counsels on Stewrdship p.114 E.G.W.
For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability;
Matthew 25:14,15