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04/28/2025
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“Five of them were foolish, and five were wise” (v2). In Jesus’ parable about God’s kingdom, the wise virgins were serious about the bridegroom’s arrival, as well as their own role of waiting in the meantime. Although the bridegroom was “delayed,” the wise ones were well-prepared, kept their focus, and greeted him eagerly. In the parable of the talents (money), the unworthy servant was “afraid” because he thought his Master was a “hard man”; thus, he buried the Master’s resources.
“Watch therefore ...” (v13). When we know and love the Savior who is returning, we know how to live in the meantime. His ways, his words, and his purposes direct our steps.