Christian Consistency
Matthew 5:14
You are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.


I. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PURPOSE OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE.

1. The glory of God.

2. The well-pleasing of men.

II. THE MEANS BY WHICH THIS WITNESS-BEARING MAY BE THE MOST EFFECTUALLY DONE.

1. Light is derived, and therefore humble.

2. Light is self-evident and consistent.

3. Then the light is a joyous and happy sort of thing.

(W. M. Punshon.)



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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