Ernst Friedrich von Liphart
(Эрнест Карлович Липгарт)
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Compare Mark 13:33-37; Luke 12:35-38
Ambrose Bierce cynically defined a Christian as “One who believes that the New Testament is a divinely inspired book admirably suited to the spiritual needs of his neighbor.”
Such an attitude, to the extent that it really exists, is a grievous, grievous error.
An important lesson to take away from this very famous parable, I think, is that it’s not talking about the Evil People Outside.
These ten were all virgins. In other words, they were good people. They were waiting for the coming of the bridegroom (who, of course, represents the Lord himself).
But half of them weren’t prepared.
And their lack of preparation cost them dearly. They weren’t admitted to the wedding feast.
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