No, nothing will be taken from the righteous, because the righteous will freely give. That is why the widow's barrel of meal did not waste and her oil did not fail. She gave to Elijah even before her own son because she had faith in what Elijah said to her, and the Lord blessed and compensated her for it. No one will be compelled to give if they don't want to, just as no one is forced to pay tithes and offerings now ( And yet that example proves the blessings we will receive if we do)skmo wrote:For those foolish virgins, when they've humbled themselves God can and will bless them. I don't believe it will be by taking bread from people who were righteous and prepared as they were told to begin with.
I do sense from others here that they are worried that those who were foolish in preparing will not have to suffer the consequences. I don't think that should be a concern when you think about what they will have to experience. They may receive 3 meals a day and shelter, But your family will have a choice in what they eat, and you are able to make them more comfortable. They have to wait each day to borrow tools to chop wood and build a fire for their families, You will be able to build a stockpile. They have to wait for help and supplies to build a shelter, you will have settled your family and moved on to bigger construction and building for the community. Your kids will have winter boots and clothing, while theirs will be wearing non insulated trendy boots and jackets they brought with them. Your family will be sleeping on cots or mattresses, while they will have sleeping bags on the ground. You might have enough supplies and materials for your entire family, while they have to share each item. Their kids will look at them and ask why didn't you provide these things for us? You will most likely be asked to supervise and lead, while they will be tasked with much smaller responsibilities...
There will be big differences in those who have prepared and those who didn't, but opportunities for spiritual growth on both sides. You and your families will be blessed with comfort and security for your obedience. Those who weren't will have to rely on the help of others to survive. Big difference!