The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) is often interpreted as a call to use one's gifts and abilities for God's glory. However, considering the historical context of lending practices in ancient Israel, where lending at interest to fellow Israelites was discouraged (Deuteronomy 23:19-20), what alternative interpretation of the 'talent' (a unit of currency) and the 'master's' expectation might offer a nuanced understanding of the parable's message?