Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Some suppose that they need not set a shining light, but keep from great irregularities. 1. The world, though corrupt, is very sensible of what Christian practice ought to be. 2. The withholding of a good example may be more fatal to religion than positive irregularities, because the turpitude of the latter destroys their power of seduction. 3. The scandal is, not to see religion opposed by unbelievers, but that Christians dare not maintain their religion with zeal and proclaim it as their greatest honour and glory. 4. It is not enough to be Christians only to ourselves, we must be so before God and men. 5. We are naturally inclined to imitation. 6. Not only the honour but the progress of religion depend upon your examples. The greatest praise we cam bestow upon a religion is to practise it. (S. Partridge, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.WEB: You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden. |
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