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"Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept."

Matthew 25:1-5
King James Version

I think there are times when we act like the virgins did in this Scripture. We know that Jesus is coming back any minute yet we allow unforgiveness, bitterness, jealousy, hatred, envy and all other things that hurt Jesus and break His heart to remain in our heart.

It is time we stop hurting Jesus. If Jesus can forgive us for what we did to Him and what we still do to Him, how dare you and I not forgive others and love them unconditionally as He has commanded us to love one another. It is not a request. It is a commandment from our Saviour.

We read in the Bible "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." (John 13:34).

Can you honestly say you always love others unconditionally? I can't say that because there are times I get upset and say harsh words I should not say and then I have to repent and ask God to forgive me. Let's stop hurting Jesus and start loving and treating others as He has commanded us to love them.

Joanne Lowe
December 16, 2021