Matthew 25:1-13 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.… It consisteth — I. In their attaining to some degree of the knowledge of the way of salvation, and yet having no interest in the blessed Saviour. II. In that they had the means but never used it; a price in their hands, but no heart to improve it. III. To sleep in harvest, or come to the market when it is over, certainly argues great folly in such persons. IV. Their folly consisteth in running the greatest hazard, and yet thinking themselves safe. V. It is not great folly to refuse to cut off a corrupt and rotten member, when told that death will inevitably ensue, or their life must go if it be not done. VI. Their folly consisteth in believing the father of lies, and in trusting in their own hearts, when nothing is more deceitful. VII. To value the good opinion, and having the approbation of men above the love of Christ, and the approbation of God, is folly with a witness. VIII. Their folly consisteth in losing the love, both of God and the world, and in exposing themselves to the wrath of God and men. (Benj. Keach.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. |
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