The "parable of the talents" rewards hard work and investment; and it's satisfying because it does that, but it also instills an anxiety about non-productivity.

才能的寓言“奖励努力工作和投资的人;,这很令人满意，但同时它也会造成关于无生产力的忧虑。

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But also to teach him discipline and to work hard and to study hard

但还要教会他纪律、努力工作和好好学习，

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The "parable of the vineyard" assures us that God rewards us regardless of our hard work and investment, but only if we're called, only if God chooses us.

葡萄园的寓言“使我们确信,无论我们是否努力工作都会得到上帝的奖励，但除非上帝选择了我们。

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But they are working hard. I think they're doing the best from them.

但他们很努力工作。我觉得他们在尽自己最大努力。

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