Studying the parables this week in our religion class has
been especially thought provoking. I have enjoyed exploring all of the
different layers of meaning in the parables and how each might apply to my
life.
While studying the parable of the Ten Virgins we discussed
that Christ, in this instance, was referring to the “good” people of this earth
by using ten virgins which are a symbol of purity. We also discussed, however, what
set the five wise virgins apart from the five foolish virgins; the bridegroom
speaks to the unwise virgins at the door and says, “Verily I say unto you, ye know me not” (Matthew 25:12 JST
translation, italics added). The defining trait that caused the difference between
the wise and the foolish virgins was “knowing the Savior”.
This caused me to reflect on my own life and how well I feel
that I know the Savior. There have definitely
been times (like the mission) that I have felt more dependent on him and closer
to him, and others when I have strayed (like we all do at some point in our
lives).
My question of application for this scripture is then, “How do we come to know the Savior?” I
found the answer in 1 John 2:3-5, “And hereby we do know that we know him, if
we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his
commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his
word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in
him.”
We can come to know the Savior by keeping his commandments.
As we keep the commandments we fill our lamps with the precious oil (testimony,
faith, consecration, etc.) that will keep us close to the door of Heaven.
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