The mutual ministry of gifts rules out the lone wolf. No one is gifted enough, wise enough, or strong enough to live apart from others. We should not be parasites nor paralyzed members of the body of Christ. The Parable of the Talents, using financial investments as an illustration, teaches that we shall be held responsible for all our endowments and opportunities—and this includes the use of our gifts, whether one, two, or five. It behooves us to discover and develop our spiritual