Avoiding the consequences of the undoing of the five foolish virgins <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Matthew 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 25:2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 25:3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 25:4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 25:5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 25:6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 25:7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 25:8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 25:9 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. 25:10 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. 25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 25:12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 25:13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The difference between the five wise virgins and the foolish was that, the wise knew what was right and did them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The foolish knew what to do and refused to doing them. But when the consequences were done on them, they went to do them, but then it was too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two malefactors teaches us what to do at the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Damnation was waiting for the two malefactors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two of them knew what to do <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The word of the foolish malefactor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The word of the wise malefactor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luke 23:40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 23:41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 23:42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not quite long after this discussion, Jesus gave up the ghost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luke 23:46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The wise malefactor sought God when He could be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Isaiah 55:6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The foolish virgins did what was right when it was too late and damned their souls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Matthew 25:6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 25:7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 25:8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 25:9 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. 25:10 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. 25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 25:12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 25:13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pause and examine yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To be ready for the imminent rapture, the Bible says you should do the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Colossians 3:1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3:3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 John 3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 3:3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The summary is that you should be biblically saved and be free from sin as a new creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition you must be holy and sanctified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are walking in daily biblical holiness and righteousness lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luke 1:75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You must do your restitutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luke 19:8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. 19:9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
God require restitution<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ecclesiastes 3:15 That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure your name is in the book of life and avoid anything that will remove it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exodus 32:33 And the LORD said unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Revelation 3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Revelation 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is your name in the book of life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All these the five wise virgins did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, the foolish knew all these are important, but refused to do them <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Matthew 25:10 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. 25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But when the consequences were done on them, went to do them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They did the right things when it was too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examine yourself. Do you fall into the category of wise virgins or the wise malefactor?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or you belong to the foolish virgins, knowing what to do, but refusing to do them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bucks stops with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hebrews 3:7 Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, 3:8 Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: 3:15 While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take advantage of the provision of Calvary now, when God can still be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow might be too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Isaiah 55:6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be persuaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 Corinthians 5:11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be Wise <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Matthew 7:24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deuteronomy 32:29 O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good Lord will help you in Jesus name <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us pray.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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