What is the meaning of Matthew 25 verse 40?

Matthew 25:35-36, 40 (NIV) God wants our lives to overflow with mercy, love, and compassion — the marks of His kingdom. As followers of Jesus, we have a choice: respond to unsettling realities in fear and withdraw, or follow Him in responding to the greatest needs of our day with love and hope.

What do we learn from the parable of the ten virgins?

The parable of the Ten Virgins reinforces the call for readiness in the face of the uncertain time of this second “coming.” It has been described as a “watching parable.” Like the parable of the Lost Coin, it is a parable about women which immediately follows, and makes the same point as, a preceding parable about men.

What you have done unto the least of these?

“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” (Matt. 25:37–40.)

What do you think is the main reason of Jesus using parables?

It seems that the Markan Jesus deliberately uses parables to prevent ‘those on the outside’ from understanding, repentance and forgiveness. According to Matthew, Jesus speaks in parables because the people do not see, hear and understand. The reason for their inability to comprehend, is their rejection of Jesus.

What does love your neighbor means?

Well, they sure are your neighbors, especially in the literal meaning of the word. But, loving your neighbors means loving those you are in community with and those you aren’t. Those who live in your neighborhood and those who don’t. Loving thy neighbor does not stop with those right around your residence.

What you do to your neighbor you do to me?

For “whatsoever you do to the least of your brothers and sisters, you do unto me,” says the Lord Jesus.

What do the lamps represent in the parable of the ten virgins?

When the bridegroom’s approach was announced, these maidens went out with lamps to light his way into the house for the celebration. In this parable the virgins represent members of the Church, and the bridegroom represents Christ.

What does oil in your lamp mean?

Basically it means that you are to continue to maintain a relationship with God daily, work to keep sin out of your life that will separate you from God spiritually, and remain filled with His Spirit (“oil”).

What does the Lord require of you?

“What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

How can you say you love God and hate your neighbor?

Lehman: The bottom line is that in John it says, “If you say you love God and you hate your neighbor, you are a liar.” That’s as clear as it could be. Paul says, “All things will pass away except love.” So, we are judged on how we love. We’re not called to judge other people or the decisions they make.