Within the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), what does the 'talent' most accurately represent in the context of Christian discipleship and the Kingdom of God?

A A person's innate skills and abilities that they are born with. B The monetary wealth and material possessions that God blesses individuals with. C The spiritual gifts, opportunities, and resources entrusted to believers to be used for God's glory and the expansion of His Kingdom. D The social status and influence that individuals acquire through hard work and determination.