In the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), what does the master's judgment of the servant who buried his talent primarily represent?

A A condemnation of risk-taking and financial speculation. B A warning against hoarding wealth rather than investing it. C A critique of those who are content with mediocrity and fail to use their gifts and opportunities for God's glory. D A justification for unequal distribution of resources based on individual abilities.