We may be accustomed to think of human talents as belonging to certain individuals who manifest notable achievement in music, art, literature, and so forth. When the possessor of such a talent seeks to purify his life as taught in Christian Science and to improve his thought by striving to be more Godlike, he experiences the illumination of Spirit, just as the sunshine penetrating a cloud brings light.
Talents, which come from God, infinite Mind, are universally bestowed, though individually expressed; hence the variety of talents. Deep metaphysical understanding is not required in order to receive the blessings bestowed by divine Love. We read in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy (p. 518): "Love giveth to the least spiritual idea might, immortality, and goodness, which shine through all as the blossom shines through the bud. All the varied expressions of God reflect health, holiness, immortality —infinite Life, Truth, and Love."
It is right and spiritually natural that individual expressions of ability, however classified, should be exercised and developed to greater usefulness. To ignore or neglect these God-bestowed gifts is to be like the unfaithful servant who hid his talent in the earth, as described in Jesus' parable of the talents, and therefore earned nothing with it.
