JeremiahD84

Can anyone explain the meaning of the "Ten Virgins" parable to me? I'm struggling with it.

violet

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
And five of them were wise, and five were foolish
They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

– King James Version

It is about being ready for Christ's coming!

5 of the virgins were prepared to meet the bridegroom (Christ). 5 were not prepared so while they went out quickly to prepare, to buy the oil they did not have, (a little too late) the bridegroom (Christ) came and they missed out!

violet

Dusty

How important ??? Every day we should be watching, waiting, honouring Him. praying ,reading our Bibles and making sure that we are ready for the time is short.

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CSchultz

Oil is very often used to represent the Holy Ghost.
Some kept their lamps full, and their wicks trimmed.
In other words, they were filled with the Holy Spirit, their lights were "shining"

Others arrived, but had no oil to light their lamps.
Their lights did not shine.
They thought that they could "Buy" oil in time.
I see that as thinking that we can be saved by our works, rather than by faith.

When the bridegroom (Christ) came, he could recognize those filled with the spirit. He could recognize them by their lights.

To the others He said; "I know you not"

Moral: Is your light shining? Are you ready? Is this the day of our Lords return?

violet

JeremiahD84

Thank you Cshultz, that really helps clarify.
I was worried over it's meaning because i didn't understand it, but I feel better now because I think you are right.
Thank you everyone for helping me out.

CSchultz

JeremiahD84, I wish I could express to you how very important that comment is to me.


Heavenly Father, you alone are worthy of worship and praise.
Thank you my Lord. Thank you.
There is no greater purpose, that to be of service to you.
Thank you for allowing me, in some small way, to serve You in bringing some peace, and understanding to one of your beloved children.

Send me Send ME!

Amen

And thank you JeremiahD84 for being a part of my life.
May God continue to Bless you richly.

Boanerges

Amen- we must abide in the vine having the very life of Christ flowing in and thru us- let us walk in the Spirit continually being filled- we will be ready on that day and fruitful until that day-

AmericanAngel

Be ready in season and out of season

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