Jesus made an apparently incongruous claim in the narrative for today. He referred to light as dark. I think the easiest way to comprehend His remarks is to contrast two different types of light.
In Matthew 6, Jesus warned those He was speaking to against pursuing wealth and urged them to store up their treasures in heaven. Then He used the metaphor of "the lamp of the body," the eye, to explain His point. If we keep our attention on spiritual matters, we will be radiant. However, if we pursue material wealth, we will fill with a dim light that He compared to tremendous darkness.
In certain ways, money can make our lives better, but it can't mend broken hearts, erase guilt, or provide inner peace. Our innermost spiritual desires cannot be satisfied because of how faint it is.
The light of salvation can only be shone onto the soul through Christ. Live our lives for His approval. Any less light leaves us in the dark.
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How do we define light?
What are the two meanings of light?
What is light in lighting?
What is so special about light?
Why do humans like light?
What are 5 interesting facts about light?
What is light made of?
How long can light exist?
What cool things can light do?
Can anything live without light?
What powers a light?
What brings us light?
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