The Parable of the Talents can be found in Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 19:12:27.  In this parable we learn from Jesus that it is important for us to use our talents (gifts, abilities, money). Those who put their talents to work will be given more and those who do not put it to work will lose it. Ever wonder why you are not making gains? Well, what have you done with what you already had? We always pray for more but do we have capacity for more? How do we get God to trust us with more? We are given a measure according to what we can handle and we can only expand if we use what we have wisely. This principle of give and it will be given unto you only works if you trust God and trust God's process. Step out on faith and see if God will give you more. You only lose when you do nothing.