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25 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
9 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.
10 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.
11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
Facts from the text
- The virgin knew this time of need was coming.
- The virgins should have had more than sufficient
- They should have been refiling their oil regularly
- They might have procrastinated their purchase of oil
- They usually get only the oil that is required for the moment
Lessons
- You can never over prepare but you can only under prepare
- Always update yourself in all areas , Spiritually, Socially, Morally etc
- Avoid procrastinating what you Need to do
-Don't live your life just for the present, think and prepared for tomorrow
Quotes:
Ø “Never put off for tomorrow, what you can do today.”
― Aaron Burr
Ø “Procrastination is my sin. It brings me naught but sorrow. I know that I should stop it. In fact, I will--tomorrow”
― Gloria Pitzer
Ø "Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth."
― Proverbs 27:1
Ø "The best way to get something done is to begin."
― Author Unknown
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