The Light of the World

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men. Matt. 5:14-16a This is the second description of the church in the sermon on the mount. The Lord hath said, "Ye are the salt of the earth", and adds, "Ye are the light of the world". The question is: are these two metaphors identical? Is it not after all...