Question 6
Why did the Virgins trim their lamps rather than follow immediately after the Bridegroom?
Bible
Matthew 24:5
"Many shall come in My name saying, I am Christ, and shall deceive many."
Answer
The only way to recognize the true Jesus when He comes, is through the Bible. Jesus warned us many times that false Christ's and false prophets would come and deceive many. The Virgins all went to trim their lamps because they needed to see clearly that this was actually the real Bridegroom, and not an impostor.