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The concept of "The Moon of Fairness of the Church" is not a direct biblical phrase but can be understood through the symbolic and metaphorical language found in Scripture. The moon often serves as a symbol of reflection, beauty, and the cyclical nature of time and seasons, which can be applied to the Church's role and character in the world.

Symbolism of the Moon in Scripture

In biblical literature, the moon is frequently used to symbolize beauty and the reflection of light. In the Song of Solomon, the beloved is described with celestial imagery: "Who is this who shines like the dawn, as fair as the moon, as bright as the sun, as majestic as the stars in procession?" (Song of Solomon 6:10). This passage highlights the moon's fairness and beauty, which can be seen as a metaphor for the Church's purity and attractiveness as the bride of Christ.

The Church as a Reflector of Christ's Light

The moon does not emit its own light but reflects the light of the sun. Similarly, the Church is called to reflect the light of Christ to the world. Jesus declared, "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden" (Matthew 5:14). The Church, like the moon, is to shine with the light of Christ, illuminating the darkness and guiding others to Him.

The Cyclical Nature of the Church's Witness

The moon's phases—waxing and waning—can also symbolize the Church's varying influence and visibility throughout history. There are times when the Church's witness is strong and visible, akin to a full moon, and other times when it may seem diminished, like a new moon. Despite these fluctuations, the Church remains a constant presence, sustained by Christ's promise: "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Matthew 28:20).

The Church's Beauty and Fairness

The fairness of the Church is rooted in its sanctification and holiness, as it is set apart for God's purposes. Ephesians 5:25-27 speaks of Christ's love for the Church, "to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless." This passage underscores the Church's beauty and fairness as it is purified and prepared for its eternal union with Christ.

The Church's Role in the World

As the moon governs the night, the Church is called to govern and influence the world through its testimony and actions. The Church's fairness is not only in its appearance but also in its righteous deeds and commitment to justice, mercy, and truth. Micah 6:8 encapsulates this calling: "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?"

In summary, while "The Moon of Fairness of the Church" is not a direct biblical term, it encapsulates the Church's role as a reflector of Christ's light, its cyclical witness throughout history, and its inherent beauty and fairness as the bride of Christ. Through these aspects, the Church fulfills its divine purpose and calling in the world.

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Songs 6:10
Who is she that looks forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?
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The Wicked Man's Life, Funeral, and Epitaph
... the church of God every now and then has had a sun that was black instead of white,
and a moon that was as a clot of blood, instead of being full of fairness ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the wicked mans life funeral.htm

As the Terrors of Imagined Suffering are Always Worse than Actual ...
... forth new beings wherewith to people the fairness of our ... violet dome of air wherein
the moon soared serenely ... protest of a Churchman against the Church he served ...
//christianbookshelf.org/corelli/the master-christian/iv as the terrors of.htm

The General Service to a Hiero-Confessor or Monk-Confessor.
... of the earthly and corruptible things, the fairness of the ... power, my God and
Lord"the venerable church God-beseemingly ... As light, as the moon and the great sun ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter xxv the general service.htm

Making Light of Christ
... he who sees no light in the sun, who beholds no fairness in the moon, and no ... the
face of the Eternal; thine oaths have not fallen upon the church, they have ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/making light of christ.htm

Psalm LXXIV.
... on the skin is leprosy, [3344] not fairness of complexion ... Apostles, out of that people
the first Church....Thus the ... Thou hast made perfect sun and moon:" the sun ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxxiv.htm

On Lent, iv.
... the week in honour of the sun and moon, proving themselves ... Paul in his foresight
warns God's Church, saying: "but ... who are put under you with fairness, let none ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/leo/writings of leo the great/sermon xlii on lent iv.htm

Letter Xlviii. To Pammachius.
... in saying, "In every case where fairness is possible ... continues to fulfil its function,
the Church does not ... the brightest star pales before the moon; put the ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter xlviii to pammachius.htm

Inspiration of Scripture. --Gospel Difficulties. --The Word of God ...
... and of Joshua's address to Sun and Moon."Another regards it ... Mary's, when the clock
of that Church was also ... I appeal to your sense of fairness, whether it be ...
/.../inspiration and interpretation/sermon iii inspiration of scripture gospel.htm

Book iv Thus Gently Sang the Lady Philosophy with Dignified Mien ...
... to agree with a conclusion, one ought in fairness to point ... whirl of fire, but impedes
not the moon's cool orb ... views as were held by the Church later concerning ...
/.../boethius/the consolation of philosophy/book iv thus gently sang.htm

John Chapter i. 15-18
... world?" As the light of the sun, of the moon, and of ... Is it some fairness which delights
the eyes ... thyself: Behold, I worship God, daily I run to church, my knees ...
/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate iii john chapter i.htm