Patience is a Virtue
Having to wait for his purpose to be fulfilled makes him the greatest example of patience.
Jehovah
The bridegroom, whom the ten virgins are waiting for, represents this king.
Jesus
When this patriarch failed to exercise self-control, Jehovah forgave him, but he still faced the consequence of not entering the promised land.
Moses
The master who traveled abroad to secure kingly power for himself and entrusted 8 talents to his servants represents him.
Jesus
Her strength and mildness prevented David from becoming bloodguilty when provoked by her "senseless" husband.
Abigail
(1 Sa 25:2-13)
Patience can also be translated as this quality, which does not simply mean to suffer for a long time.
long-suffering
The discreet virgins are vigilant and prepared, representing this group of people in the last days.
faithful anointed ones
(Luke 12:32,35-36)
If you practice a lack of self-control when consuming alcohol, you might be categorized in this group, who will not inherit God's kingdom.
drunkards
(1 Co 6:9,10)
Jesus attached great importance to this work, which was represented by his belongings that he entrusted to his slaves in the illustration.
preaching & teaching
(Luke 4:43)
When our beliefs are challenged, this quality can help us remain mild, revealing that we understand that there may be a hidden motive or concern.
insight
(Prov 19:11)
This patriarch exemplified patience by showing a waiting attitude for Jehovah to make his descendants a great nation.
Abraham
(Ge 12:1-4)
Jesus plainly stated the purpose of this illustration when he gave this command, because we do not know the day nor the hour of his arrival.
keep on the watch
(Mt 25:13)
Although he endured reproach and physical assault by Shimei, this faithful king exhibited self-control, which kept him clean from bloodguilt.
David
(2 Sa 16:5-13)
The reward for the faithful slaves is to 'enter into the joy of the master', which represents this future event for faithful anointed ones.
resurrection to heaven
(w15 3/15 p. 24)
When the men of Ephraim angrily challenged him, his mild response calmed them down and prevented a serious conflict.
Gideon
(Ju 8:1-3)
Jesus stayed calm and did not retaliate when he was insulted or provoked, perfectly demonstrating this aspect of patience.
slow to anger
(Ex 34:6)
The shout, "Here is the bridegroom!" began in this year, marking the beginning of the signs of Jesus' presence in kingly power.
1914
A lack of self-control in this area could reveal what's really in your heart, parts of the old personality that you need to strip off.
speech
(Mt 15:18)
The master, Jesus, took the ability of his slaves into consideration, by doing this in the illustration.
giving them a different number of talents
Conducting these in different scenarios during family worship can teach us and our children how to speak in a mild, appealing way
practice sessions
(w23 Sep p.14-19)
This group is intensely interested in knowing the sacred secrets of God, but instead, like us, they wait patiently until God's due time.
angels
(1 Pe 1:12)
After an interval of time, the bridegroom arrives, welcomes the discreet virgins, and shuts the door, which occurs during this future event.
judgment at the end of the great tribulation
If you exercise self-control and flee from temptation like this faithful man, you will avoid the harmful results of sexual immorality.
Joseph
(Ge 39:6,9)
The slave who buried his talent instead of doing business with it, is thrown here, "where his weeping and the gnashing of his teeth" would be.
into the darkness outside
(Mt 25:30)
When the Philistines repeatedly stopped up his wells, this man's mildness helped him act peacefully despite having to move several times.
Isaac
(Gen 26:12-18)