mpescatori wrote on 12/06/15 at 02:35:43:My two cents' worth.
Unlike "professional politicians" who "live off the system as long as it works",
Donald Trump is a self-made man who knows the value of hard work and knows the value of the buck in your pocket.
Go back and read the Gospel, that parable about the Man of the house leaving for far away business; he gives his "servants" (employees) money and tells them "invest";
one invests well, the other invests better, the third doesn't give a d@mn and buries the amount given.
Upon the Man's return, one servant gives back a hefty investment, the other an even better investment, the third gives back the money, not "fair and square" but "that's all, folks!"
Whom would YOU trust your money to ? Whom would YOU call to invest your TAXES ?
Just sayin'...
Self made....uh, I doan think so.
The parable you offer is not about the money, it is only used as an illustrator.
I read it as the Lord has blessed (or invested) us with the knowledge of grace, and salvation.
Do we sit on that gift, or do we share it (invest) on others that will bring dividends to the Kingdom.
Now, if you want to get into the one about heaping hot coals on your enemies head......
Sorry, local Sunday School gives a wholly different teaching to that parable here in Italy - and Europe.