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1 | Light and Stars | Gen 1:16 | Ray | 29902 | ||
Hi Lionstrong, We have had some good conversations in the past and I am not trying to rehash or start anything. I should have remembered talking to you about these things earlier. I do see that I did not give you my opinion on Matthew 5:16. Verse 14 says that we are the light of the world. We know that Jesus is the Light of the world. It is important to note that contrast. Verse 16 is talking about our light before men glorifying the Light who is in heaven. I've learned to compare Isaiah 66:5 with that verse. Actually it is a contrast with Matthew 5:11. "Let the Lord be glorified, that we may see your joy." Please disregard my post if it is not of interest. Later, Ray |
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2 | Light and Stars | Gen 1:16 | Lionstrong | 29919 | ||
Hi Ray, Thanks for your response. You said, "Verse 16 is talking about our light before men glorifying the Light who is in heaven." This is a soapbox of mine. Jesus says, "do this that men may see your good works." So whatever "this" is, it is not good works. It is something that will ENABLE men to SEE our good works. "Light" is a metaphor in this verse. In the opinion you've given, you have not said what you think the literal meaning of "light" is. I think that it does not mean "good works," again because the "light" (what ever the literal meaning is) enables men to SEE our good works. Some believe that "light" means "good works." But if we substitute "good works" for the literal meaning of "light," the verse will read, "let your good works shine... that they may see your good works...." So, Ray, what, in your opinion, is the literal meaning of "light" in Mat 5:16? Peace, Lionstong |
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