Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. of the world: — I. The positive injunction that Christians are to do all in their power TO SECURE THAT THEIR LIGHT SHALL SHINE AS BRIGHTLY AS POSSIBLE. 1. This is to be done by the position we take up. 2. By the character which we form. 3. By the exertions which we make for the conversion of our fellow men. II. Look at the negative side of this injunction, which requires that we REMOVE EVERYTHING WHICH TENDS TO HIDE OR OBSCURE THE LIGHT. 1. We should get rid of that undue reserve which keeps the real character from being as powerful an influence for good as otherwise it might be. 2. We should avoid all self-display. (W. M. Taylor.) 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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