Not all Christians are alike—some have full oil lamps and some without… If you have ever wondered about the difference between the virgins with half-full oil lamps and full oil lamps here are some examples: Matthew 25:4 (KJV) But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Lukewarm Christian (Revelation 3:16: So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of MY Mouth.)
Full Oil Lamp–Bride of CHRIST (Eph. 5:27: 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Never pursued baptism of HOLY SPIRIT (Matt. 25:3: They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:)
Full Oil Lamp–Pursues baptism of HOLY SPIRIT (Matt. 25:4: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Bible hard to read/stay with (Rev. 3:18: I counsel thee to buy of ME gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.)
Full Oil Lamp–Bible comes to life through HOLY SPIRIT eye salve (Rev. 3:18: I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Has a form of godliness but denies the power thereof (2 Tim. 3:5: Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.)
Full Oil Lamp–Evidence of the SPIRIT within the person: Spiritual gifts (Acts 19:6: 6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the HOLY GHOST came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Follows traditions of men (Gal. 1:14: And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.)
Full Oil Lamp–Follows the teaching of the HOLY SPIRIT (1 Cor. 2:13: Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the HOLY GHOST teacheth; comparing SPIRITUAL things with SPIRITUAL.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Seeks self will (or enemy’s will) (John 8:44: Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.)
Full Oil Lamp–Fully in the Will of GOD (John 5:30: I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Not interested in the LORD’s Return (2 Peter 3:4: And saying, Where is the promise of HIS coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.)
Full Oil Lamp–Watching, waiting, excited for the LORD’s return (2 Tim. 4:8: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the LORD, the Righteous JUDGE, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love HIS appearing.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Interested in works—approval of others (Matt. 23:5: But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,)
Full Oil Lamp–Understands salvation is a free gift you can’t work for (Eph. 2:8-9: 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of GOD:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Works FOR salvation (Matt. 7:22-23: 22 Many will say to ME in that day, LORD, LORD, have we not prophesied in THY Name? And in THY Name have cast out devils? And in THY Name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from ME, ye that work iniquity.)
Full Oil Lamp–Works BECAUSE OF salvation (Romans 7:4: Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the Body of CHRIST; that ye should be married to another, even to HIM WHO is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto GOD.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Fights sin with the flesh and frustration (Gal. 6:8: For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the SPIRIT shall of the SPIRIT reap life everlasting.)
Full Oil Lamp–Fights sin by the Power of the HOLY SPIRIT (Gal. 5:24: And they that are CHRIST’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Attends a lukewarm church (1 Cor. 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the SPIRIT of GOD: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are SPIRITUALLY discerned.)
Full Oil Lamp–Attends churches that welcome the move of the HOLY SPIRIT (1 Cor. 2:10: But GOD hath revealed them unto us by HIS SPIRIT: for the SPIRIT searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of GOD.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Christianity is about religion (Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the LORD said, Forasmuch as this people draw near ME with their mouth, and with their lips do honour ME, but have removed their heart far from ME, and their fear toward ME is taught by the precept of men.)
Full Oil Lamp–Christianity is about relationship (Matt. 7:23: And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from ME, ye that work iniquity.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Seeks GOD once or twice a week at church (Matt. 7:23: And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from ME, ye that work iniquity.)
Full Oil Lamp–Walks with GOD everyday as constant companions (James 4:8: Draw nigh to GOD, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Prays when crisis comes up (Psalms 78:42: They remembered not HIS Hand, nor the day when HE delivered them from the enemy.)
Full Oil Lamp–Prays everyday—throughout the day (1 Thess. 5:17: Pray without ceasing.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Embarrassed by/indifferent to outreach (Mark 8:38: Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of ME and of MY Words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the SON of man be ashamed, when HE cometh in the Glory of HIS FATHER with the holy angels.)
Full Oil Lamp–Can’t stop talking about GOD to others (Psalms 34:2: My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Seeks the world for answers (Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the HOLY ONE of Israel, neither seek the LORD!)
Full Oil Lamp–Seeks GOD for answers (Psalms 20:7: Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the Name of the LORD our GOD.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Thinks talk of “hell” is too harsh (2 Tim. 4:3: For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;)
Full Oil Lamp–Thinks talk of “hell” is necessary (Matt. 18:9: And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Makes many future plans (James 4:13-14: 13 Go to now, ye that say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: 14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.)
Full Oil Lamp–Knows GOD holds the future (Rev. 1:8: I am ALPHA and OMEGA, the BEGINNING and the ENDING, saith the LORD, which IS, and which WAS, and which IS TO COME, the ALMIGHTY.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Uncomfortable with the “supernatural” (2 Tim. 3:5: Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.)
Full Oil Lamp–Comfortable that GOD IS “supernatural” (Acts 2:17: And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith GOD, I will pour out of MY SPIRIT upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Enjoys secular TV/Music/Movies (Rev. 3:17: Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:)
Full Oil Lamp–Hates secular TV/Music/Movies (1 John 2:15: Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the Love of the FATHER is not in him.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Trusts in 401ks; bank accounts (Rev. 3:17: Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:)
Full Oil Lamp–Trusts in GOD, period (Job 13:15: Though HE slay me, yet will I trust in HIM: but I will maintain mine own ways before HIM.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Anxious about future (Rev. 21:8: But the FEARFUL, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.)
Full Oil Lamp–Lives in peace and calm despite the calamity around (Phil. 4:7: And the Peace of GOD, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through CHRIST JESUS.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Seeks worldly knowledge (2 Tim. 3:7: Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.)
Full Oil Lamp–Understands childlike faith (Matt. 18:4: Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Cares what people think (1 Cor. 2:13: Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the HOLY GHOST teacheth; comparing SPIRITUAL things with SPIRITUAL.)
Full Oil Lamp–Cares what GOD thinks (1 Cor. 2:12: Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the SPIRIT which is of GOD; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of GOD.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Thinks we will be here many more years (1 Peter 3:4: But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the Sight of GOD of great price.)
Full Oil Lamp–Knows the signs in the bible line up with the times now (Matt. 24:33-34: 33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.)
Half-Full Oil Lamp–Believes no one knows the day or hour (Luke 12:39: And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.)
Full Oil Lamp–Believes THAT BECAUSE no one knows the day or hour THEY NEED TO WATCH! (Matt. 24:42: Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your LORD doth come.)
