Matthew 25:2
“Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.”
What does Matthew 25:2 mean?
Jesus is describing a wedding scene where ten bridesmaids are waiting for the groom's arrival. The foolish ones bring lamps but no extra oil, while the wise ones come prepared for a potentially long wait. It's a parable about readiness and foresight, not intelligence in the academic sense, so being "foolish" here means failing to think ahead about what you might actually need. The story suggests that spiritual preparedness isn't complicated, but it does require showing up with intention and care for the long haul, not just good intentions in the moment.