"Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen"
For many are called, but few are chosen.
This quote encapsulates the culmination of Jesus' parable about the Kingdom of Heaven. Through the parable, Jesus highlights the nature of divine selection and human response. The king's invitation to the wedding feast represents God's offer of salvation to humanity. While many receive the invitation, only those who fully embrace it, symbolized by wearing a wedding garment, are chosen to remain. The garment represents righteousness and readiness, suggesting that mere acceptance is insufficient without genuine commitment and transformation. Jesus' words serve as a caution to the Pharisees, emphasizing that external appearances or positions of power do not guarantee favor with God. Instead, true worthiness stems from one's inner preparedness and moral integrity. This message underscores a recurring biblical theme: the idea that divine selection is not based solely on invitation but on the readiness to accept and embody the values of the Kingdom of Heaven.
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