Every specification of this parable should be carefully studied. We are represented either by the wise or by the foolish virgins. There are many who will not remain at the feet of Jesus, and learn of him. They have not a knowledge of his ways; they are not prepared for his coming. They have made a pretense of waiting for their Lord. They have not watched and prayed with that faith which works by love and purifies the soul. They have lived a life of carelessness. They have heard and assented to the truth, but they have never brought it into their practical life. The oil of grace is not feeding their lamps, and they are not prepared to enter into the marriage supper of the Lamb. The oil is the holy grace that is sent from heaven; and there must be an inward adorning with that grace, if we would stand when he appears.

Enhver detalje i denne lignelse bør studeres omhyggeligt. Vi bliver omtalt enten som kloge eller som uforstandige jomfruer. Der er mange, som ikke vil blive ved Jesu fødder og lære af ham. De kender ikke hans veje, de er ikke forberedt på hans komme. De har givet det udseende af at de venter på deres Herre. De har ikke våget og bedt med en tro, som er virksom i kærlighed og renser sjælen. De har levet et liv i sorgløshed. De har hørt og indrømmet sandheden, men de har ikke ført den ud i livet. Nådens olie giver ikke deres lamper næring og de er ikke rede til at gå ind til Lammets bryllupsmåltid.