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A modern day interpretation of The Parable of The Ten Virgins as found in Matthew, Chapter 25:1-13. It portrays distractions that can prevent us from filling our lamps with the oil of conversion: Judging, Noise, Extreme, Materialism, and Pride. It also portrays values young women are taught through the Gospel of Jesus Christ that help us carefully fill our lamps drop by drop: Divine Nature, Individual Worth and Knowledge, Good works, Choice and Accountability, Integrity, Faith & Virtue.

As daughters of Heavenly Father we are meant to shine. We are not ordinary. We are brilliant, beautiful and powerful. May this artwork be a reminder of the distractions and values of our time and remind us that today is the day to prepare.

“Wherefore, be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil with you, that you may be ready at the coming of the Bridegroom.” (D&C 33:17) Choose You This Day.

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“Choose You This Day,” a modern day interpretation of the Ten Virgins by Megan Warner Taylor. Photographed by Don Wilhelmsen.

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This Parable is how we can prepare to meet the lord at his second coming.

5 thoughts about what the parable means by Bruce R. Mconkie

1. All the virgins represent church members.
2. The parable isn't about good and bad or righteous and wicked. It is about the wise and the foolish.
3. In biblical times, constant effort was needed to ensure that an adequate amount of oil was maintained in lamps.
4. The bridegroom comes calling at midnight- the most unlikely hour. So as will be the second coming, when we last expect it.
5. If the girls were so nice, why would they not share? The oil of conversion cannot be shared. It is an individual thing.
6. Heavenly Father loves us. 


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Converted unto the Lord- David A. Bednar
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