Our “light” or “oil lamp” represents our ability to light our own way. Our ability to guide our own path by personal revelation. Many people rely on the borrowed light of their leaders, the prophets and apostles to guide them and tell them what to do. The term “Follow the Prophet” is a call to rely on and borrow their light to guide you above and beyond your own. Following the Prophet and borrowing the Prophet’s light will NOT be enough to stand through the coming tests.
D&C 45:56-57
56 And at that day, when I shall come in my glory, shall the parable be fulfilled which I spake concerning the ten virgins.
57 For they that are wise and have received the truth, and have taken the Holy Spirit for their guide, and have not been deceived—verily I say unto you, they shall not be hewn down and cast into the fire, but shall abide the day.