Matthew 25

Commentary

Matthew 25 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of being prepared for the coming of the Lord. Jesus tells a parable of the ten virgins, five of whom were wise and five of whom were foolish. The wise virgins had taken the necessary precautions and had brought extra oil for their lamps, while the foolish virgins had not. When the bridegroom arrived, the foolish virgins were not ready and were shut out of the wedding feast. This parable serves as a warning to us to be prepared for the coming of the Lord. We must be ready at all times, for we do not know when the Lord will come. We must be diligent in our faith and in our service to God, so that when the Lord does come, we will be ready. The parable also speaks to the importance of being watchful and alert. The wise virgins were prepared because they were watching and waiting for the bridegroom. We must be watchful and alert in our faith, so that we are not caught off guard when the Lord comes. Finally, the parable speaks to the importance of being generous and sharing with others. The wise virgins shared their oil with the foolish virgins, even though they knew they would not be able to enter the wedding feast. We must be generous with our time, our resources, and our love, so that we can help others to be prepared for the coming of the Lord. In conclusion, Matthew 25 is a powerful reminder of the importance of being prepared for the coming of the Lord. We must be diligent in our faith, watchful and alert, and generous with our resources. Only then will we be ready when the Lord