Parable of the ten Bridesmaids
Matthew 25:1-13
In Tonight Gospel, Jesus reminds us all, the believers, the bridesmaids who are waiting for the Groom,
(1) To be sensible & wise. To be ready. To be alert and vigilant. To prepare ourselves well. To take our lamps as well as the oil. To stay awake.
(2) Do not be foolish. Do not delay. Do not be lukewarm. Do not grow drowsy. Do not fall asleep. Do not be careless.
(3) When Jesus spoke about the lamps as well as the oil, it is the same as to remind us that our words (lamps) must go hand in hand with our good deeds (oil). We should put our words into good deeds. The foolish ones lack good deeds in their lives. We should not just speak about his covenants but we should obey them.
(4) Jesus also reminds us that our good deeds are not transferable like the oil has to be acquired by ourselves. Others can help, but ultimately, readiness to accept salvation is at the end a matter of personal responsibility.
(5) Jesus also reminds us of the shut door which means that admission to the Kingdom of God is not automatic.
We should work on it every day of our lives. We should know his words and live it. We should know him, love him and serve him.
Praise the Lord!
Matthew 25:1-13
In Tonight Gospel, Jesus reminds us all, the believers, the bridesmaids who are waiting for the Groom,
(1) To be sensible & wise. To be ready. To be alert and vigilant. To prepare ourselves well. To take our lamps as well as the oil. To stay awake.
(2) Do not be foolish. Do not delay. Do not be lukewarm. Do not grow drowsy. Do not fall asleep. Do not be careless.
(3) When Jesus spoke about the lamps as well as the oil, it is the same as to remind us that our words (lamps) must go hand in hand with our good deeds (oil). We should put our words into good deeds. The foolish ones lack good deeds in their lives. We should not just speak about his covenants but we should obey them.
(4) Jesus also reminds us that our good deeds are not transferable like the oil has to be acquired by ourselves. Others can help, but ultimately, readiness to accept salvation is at the end a matter of personal responsibility.
(5) Jesus also reminds us of the shut door which means that admission to the Kingdom of God is not automatic.
We should work on it every day of our lives. We should know his words and live it. We should know him, love him and serve him.
Praise the Lord!
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