4 Mar 13: The parable of the 10 Virgins / Paul Condemns Immorality in the Church

Read Matthew 25:1-13 and 1 Corinthians 5:1-8

I.  The parable of the 10 Virgins
- Matthew 25:1-13, Our Christian life does not only last for a day, it is a lifelong journey.  We shouldn't be like the 5 foolish women who did not have enough oil to last them the whole night.  We should make sure that we have enough spiritual fuel that will nourish our spirit and help us grow in our faith.  Let us not just depend on Sunday church for our feeding of the Gospel.  Let us all develop a daily habit of praying, worshiping and glorifying God, devotionals, bible studies, and fellowship with our friends and families.  Just like in the parable, everyone seemed to be prepared for the big feast but looks are deceiving.  We might think that we are ready because we call ourselves Christians, read the Bible, go to church, and help others but in reality, we do not have a relationship with God.  Being "good" and looking "holy" is not enough for God.  We have to examine ourselves to see if we are living the way God and His scriptures tell us to.  If we are not, we still have time to change our lives, accept the Lord as our savior, repent from our sins, and proclaim that God is the living God who created the heavens and the earth.  We should all be ready for this long journey.  We should always be prepared and have enough oil for our lamps for we do not know when the bridegroom will arrive.

II. Paul Condemns Immorality in the Church
- 1 Corinthians 5:1-8, Paul called out the Corinthian Church for the sexual immorality that is happening among them.  At the same time, many knew about this "sin" and chose to ignore this.  As a member of God's church and a follower of Christ, we have the duty to guide our fellow believers back to the right path if we see them drifting away.  We should not judge them but provide them help and encouragement.  We are not perfect because we, as humans, have a sinful nature.  We should not ignore this for what we are doing is letting them go astray and away from God.  Instead of ignoring them, we should be like a shepherd looking for that lost sheep, for every soul is important and deserve the love of God and the gift of salvation.  

III. Proverbs for Today/ 10:24-25
What the wicked dreads will overtake them; what the righteous desire will be granted
When the storms had swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever

IV. Old Testament Reading:
Numbers 2-3 and Psalms 47:1-9


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