THE TEN VIRGINS

THE TEN VIRGINS

Regarding the five wise virgins as opposed to the five foolish virgins.
What made the five wise virgins worthy to be spotless brides before Christ?
Let’s take a look as to why the five foolish virgins were left behind and why the wise ones were accepted by GOD.

We’ll start with the characteristics of a fool.
FOOL:
Rejection of Wisdom and Understanding: A FOOL is not interested in learning or growing in wisdom, but rather delights in their own opinions and perspectives, even when those perspectives are wrong or harmful. They are often unteachable.

Examples from Scripture:
Proverbs 18:2:
“A FOOL does not delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own mind.”

Proverbs 14:15:
“The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.”
Proverbs 26:4-5:

Ecclesiastes 5:4:
When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in FOOLS pay that which thou hast vowed.

Matthew Chapter 25
1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

3 They that were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them:

4 But the wise took oil in their VESSELS with their lamps.
VESSEL:
[(chiefly in or alluding to biblical use) a person, especially regarded as holding or embodying a particular quality.
(“Lord, use this lowly vessel, let me serve You as You will”)]

5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

They  physically slept, but their spirits were awake.

[They all slept; however, the WISE lived a godly life before they slept & kept the words of GOD in their hearts, and I’m sure they were dreaming of heaven].

6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.

7 Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.

8 And the FOOLISH said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.

9 But the WISE answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

Here’s why the wise virgins were ready to meet their groom.

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
(Proverbs 19:20).

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
(Proverbs 1:5)

“The way of FOOLS seems right to them, but the WISE listen to advice.”
(Proverbs 12:15)

[If you’re WISE, you’ll take the time to listen]

10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you,
I know you not.

13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
(Matthew 25:13)

Be wise and stay close to GOD because even if you fall asleep physically, you’ll be awake spiritually.

Published on WordPress
August 15, 2025
By Donna Jones Bowles
AKA Dee Biggins