Those who look for trouble in the Bible think they have it here. It seems to be a contradiction with . A closer look, however, shows that it is not a contradiction at all.
I.A Powerful Statement
A. It is personal (emphasize the words)
1. Ye ARE the light of the world
2. YE are the light of the world
B. It is positive
C. It is practical
1. Light reveals darkness
2. Light reveals the cause of darkness
3. Light dispels darkness
D. It is pertinent
II.Two Pointed Similarities ()
A. “A city set upon a hill cannot be hid”
1. Statement of fact
2. There is an obvious application
B. The man with the candle
1. Obvious conduct
2. Obvious application
Conclusion:
We are, by our very union with Christ, the light of the world. As light, we are to shine in the world around us. If you do not shine, you are not fulfilling your function; worse than that, you are detracting.
Wood, C. R. (1985). Sermon Outlines on the Sermon on the Mount (p. 17). Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications.
