Stories of Christ: Story 41

The 10 Virgins

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41	15-Dec	Parable of the ten virgins	⃝ Got Oil	Preparedness	NT 47	Matt 25:1-13	The Ten Virgins	Ten Virgins	We must fill our lamps, Ask "Got Oil?"	Seek the Lord Early CS 108
							Sanctify Yourselves

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This parable is often quoted to help us remember that it is imperative that we daily fill our lamps so we are spiritually prepared for all things.

As the wise virgins emphasized properly, each of us must “buy for ourselves.” These inspired women were not describing a business transaction; rather, they were emphasizing our individual responsibility to keep our lamp of testimony burning and to obtain an ample supply of the oil of conversion. This precious oil is acquired one drop at a time—“line upon line [and] precept upon precept” (2 Nephi 28:30), patiently and persistently. No shortcut is available; no last-minute flurry of preparation is possible. “Wherefore, be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil with you, that you may be ready at the coming of the Bridegroom” (D&C 33:17).

David A. Bednar, Converted Unto the Lord, Oct 2012 General Conference

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This ornament was made from a Mormonade that teaches of Spiritual Preparedness.