Kohelet 9:8
Jesus used similar illustrations in the Parables of The Banquet Invitation and The Foolish Virgins. In both, He was referring to the necessity of always being prepared for God's call on your life.
And of course, these days we are enjoined not to wash our clothes too frequently for the sake of the environment:
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2025/02/17/how-often-should-you-wash-your-clothes-french-officials-have-the-answer/
Jesus used similar illustrations in the Parables of The Banquet Invitation and The Foolish Virgins. In both, He was referring to the necessity of always being prepared for God's call on your life.
And of course, these days we are enjoined not to wash our clothes too frequently for the sake of the environment:
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2025/02/17/how-often-should-you-wash-your-clothes-french-officials-have-the-answer/