No longer orphans

An orphan has no identity, no name, no family and no inheritance. Whereas a slave is bound to another, an orphan can try to make something happen for himself. Because nothing has been done for him, the orphan has to fight for everything he needs or wants. He has to make a name for himself and strive to gain position, possessions and pride. Once he has them, he is not going to let them go. At all costs he will hold on to them for they are his! An orphan cannot give freely because he has no guarantee that what he gives will be replaced. He is like the worker in the parable who buried his talent in the ground rather than investing it in the bank. He can trust no-one to look after it on his behalf, so he holds on to it rather than releasing it to grow and prosper.