The Salt of the Land and the Light of the World
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Light, Good Works, and Torah
- Jesus connects the metaphor of light with good works, suggesting that good deeds are a manifestation of inner light.
- Good works include peacemaking, helping resolve disputes, and promoting healthy living, reflecting God's wisdom.
- This concept of light links to the Torah (instruction/law), implying that good works are a form of fulfilling the Torah's principles.
- Jesus uses the analogy of a candle under a basket: a light (good works) is meant to be seen, not hidden.
- He's referencing Isaiah's prophecy about a renewed Israel that would become a light to the nations, guided by God's instruction.
- Jesus positions his followers as the embodiment of this renewed Israel, called to live out their faith through visible good works and adherence to the Torah.
Maxim: Let your good works shine like a beacon, reflecting the light of the Torah and guiding others towards God's wisdom.
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