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After Jesus warned the disciples, they must be vigilant in their watch for his return, he told them, “The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of the young maidens were foolish, and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps

During the Sermon on the Mount, immediately after delivering the Beatitudes, Jesus began his ministry of “new law” – a different and expanded perspective of Old Testament teachings. He told those listening: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, it becomes useless, no longer good for anything, and must be