Parable of the Wise Servant

Two imperatives are found for God's servants. First, they are "faithful". They are trustworthy in matters of God's glory and gospel. The faithful servant lives under the watchful eye and powerful hand of Providence. Next, they are "wise". They know the wedding garment of the parable is typical of righteousness earned by Christ and imputed to the account of the elect by God. Thus, by the cross is justification.