Jesus compared our spiritual life to a slave who has been entrusted with responsibilities by his or her master. Depending on how we live, what we prioritize, and whether or not we are obedient, we are either a wise and faithful slave or one who is evil. Wise and faithful slaves maintain their allegiance to the Lord above all else and avoid getting distracted by the things of the world. If we do so we are promised to be rewarded upon the Lords return.