Of course you remember the parable about the ten virgins. Five of them were foolish and not prepared at the Bridegroom's coming. They asked from the wise "Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out." This account is given in Matthew 25.
There are many possible interpretations of the parable of the ten virgins. One is that the oil is selfless service, and that's why it could not be shared, as taught by James E. Faust:
“Another oil that is not available at midnight is the indispensable oil of home service. This rare oil of service is accumulated... through lending a helping hand." (see Your Light—a Standard to All Nations for the complete address)
That's why I selected an oil lamp for the icon on the helpmegiveback page.
17 Wherefore, be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil with you, that you may be ready at the coming of the Bridegroom—
18 For behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, that I come quickly. Even so. Amen.
There are many possible interpretations of the parable of the ten virgins. One is that the oil is selfless service, and that's why it could not be shared, as taught by James E. Faust:
“Another oil that is not available at midnight is the indispensable oil of home service. This rare oil of service is accumulated... through lending a helping hand." (see Your Light—a Standard to All Nations for the complete address)
That's why I selected an oil lamp for the icon on the helpmegiveback page.
17 Wherefore, be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil with you, that you may be ready at the coming of the Bridegroom—
18 For behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, that I come quickly. Even so. Amen.
Drop by drop, the filling of our lamps with oil is crucial.
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