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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: marlowe Ordered by Date |
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1 | What does lamp and oil symbolize? | Matthew | marlowe | 223237 | ||
The oil that was being burned would have been olive oil and the lamps would have been made from clay. I believe the symbolism is of faith contained in earthern vessels; in other words - contained in human beings. Only the finest quality olive oil could be used in lamps - it would have to be refined oil (we commonly call it "virgin oil"!) or it would create smoke. This is the lesson for us - to constantly refine our faith through our study of Gods Word to make it as pure and uncontaminated and as pleasing to God as possible. This will give us the energy to stay prepared for the day of our Lords coming. And the result of our faith? It keeps us awake, alert and ready for our Lord, but it is also a light in a dark world - to show the goodness of God and the wickedness of mankind. |
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