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Originally Posted by Bible-believer
But note the verses, 5 virgins ran out of their "oil" (a type of the Holy Spirit) because they "all slumbered and slept" (they are not "working" for the Lord). The Holy Spirit is a free gift in the Church Age and sealed the believer unto the day of redemption(Eph.4:30, compare it with Psa.51:11take not thy holy spirit from me.), yet here in the parable, they need to "buy" it.
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Yes, the Holy Spirit is a free gift and believers are sealed. But can you explain why then in Ephesians 5:18 we are still admonished to be filled with the Spirit? What happens to a believer that during his life neglected to be filled with the Spirit? What happens to a believer that chooses to be drunk with wine?
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.