Romans 13:12. Too many of us are gripped by the power of darkness. The evil that we do is evident that we are under the power of darkness. Our works are full of strife, envy, immoral living, and focused on fulfilling the works of the flesh.

Matthew 25:5. The Bible tells us to be diligent in our faith, but at the same time God offers us grace when we fall short of our calling. One of the major lessons of the Parable of the Ten Virgins is the importance of being diligent in our faith. It also teaches us that sometimes even the wise and godly fall short in their calling.