In Matthew 25:14-18, we read the parable of the talents. A man travels to a far country. Since he's going to be away a long time, he calls his servants and entrusts them with his goods according to each one's abilities.
The first man did not go from 5 talents to 10 instantly. There were steps along the way. He may even have experienced some setbacks, but ultimately he gained an additional 5 talents. The man with 2 talents also doubled what he was given. It took effort on their parts to bring increase. They researched, risked, and then obtained a reward.
Now, we have the last fellow, who was given a single talent. Rather than working to bring a profit, he was lazy and lethargic. When he returned the original talent to his master, he was declared wicked and slothful.
God cannot make us faithful. Only we can be faithful. It takes being alert, attentive, and active. Those who achieved growth used what was given to them, paid attention to its development, and were concerned about bringing a profit to the master. They were given positions of rulership because they were faithful. When you use what you have, it multiplies.
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