The kingdom of heaven will be comparable to 10 virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five foolish – no oil; five wise – brought oil with them.

 Good morning. So Jesus just got through telling about the Son of Man coming when they were not expecting Him to come. Then – after what He just said the last time – the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to 10 virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five foolish – no oil; five wise – brought oil with them. Because the bridegroom delayed, they went to sleep and their lamps went out. Remember that we are supposed to be alert. The bridegroom comes and the foolish want the wise to give them some of their oil. The wise said that then there won't be enough for us either – go buy some. While they are gone, the groom comes, shuts the door, and won't let them in. He says that he does not know them. Be on the alert then, for you do not know the hour nor the day. Jesus then tells the parable of the talents. There is a variety among the gospels as to how many talents each one has. The first two double their money. The third one hid the money. The master is angry with him. He calls him a wicked, lazy slave. He should've put the money in the bank and then his master would've had his money plus interest. He takes the talent that the slave hid and gives it to the one who doubled the five into 10 talents. To everyone who has shall more be given, and he shall have an abundance, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away. He cast the worthless slave into the outer darkness. Father thank You that we are always on the alert. We take what You give us and more than double it.

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