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the light of the body is the eye??
mharrell08:
--- Quote from: newgene87 on November 03, 2011, 09:32:48 PM ---Can someone please help me on this "the light of the body is the eye" scripture?? Like I'm a heavy Rotherham, Youngs Literal and interlinear Greek bible user so I like to study the words and usage of them but this is one of the many verses which draw a blank for me. Like i know the word light there is lamp but even that doesnt explain. Even it's surrounding verses don't help me understand it. What did Jesus mean by this?? Greatly appreciate it.
Mat 6:22-23
22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. 23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!
� KJV
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Light is used to symbolize good and righteousness. God the Father is said to be 'the Father of Lights' [Jam 1:17]. Jesus is said to be the 'True Light' [John 1:9]. Darkness on the other hand, is used to symbolize the opposite: evil, wickedness, destruction, etc. Satan is said to be the ruler of darkness [Eph 2:2, 6:12].
When one has the appearance of light but inward is full of darkness is what the parable means. Here are other warnings of the same:
John 16:1-4 “These things I [Jesus] have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble. They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service. And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Me.
Here Jesus speaks of a time when leaders of the synagogue will go as far as killing His followers, in the name of God. But Jesus assures us that these leaders do not know Him or the Father. An appearance of light (offering God service) but inward darkness (killing Jesus apostles; not knowing Jesus or His Father).
Hope this helps,
Marques
adiamondintheson:
I will apologize if my post seemed confusing... and perhaps I'm not really in a position to break it down and make it a bit clearer. I realize that the commentary is a bit comprehensive... but we did re-read it... and found that if we take it quite slowly, and reflect on what's being said it does become more clear. There are different aspects of the lamp and it's function, the lamp is not INSIDE you, shining OUT... but it's it's the lamp that enlightens our soul.. and what we should focus on. The illustration seems to be this—We see only through our eyes. All the light that the body enjoys comes through the eyes. What we put our gaze (eyes) on... is what will illumine our souls. That's why we should focus on what things are good, pure, etc. rather than the darkness and corruptness around us.
Don't know if this helps...
and if anybody else has any thoughts, we enjoy reading all your ideas.
Thanks
Connie
Mike:
I came across this the other day......
Real Eyes
Realize
Real Lies
newgene87:
Indiana bob, you made a valid point. But Connie chose the right person for "comprehensiveness" :D. I read it and I receive the detail behind the wording and I love it. Then I loved your explanation! ! :). Thank you all cause for years I read this verse and it drew a blank everytime. God bless you all and I really appreciate it. This verse carries so much power for me now :).
The reason why I needed this cause if y'all have the small Gideon bibles; under "anxiety" is Matthew 6:19 to the end. And I was wondered why didn't it start at Verse 25. But I see the message under it all and I really appreciate. Through you all, God has revealed a marvelous truth to battle my anxiety problem. Thank you with tears :) :) :)
Dave in Tenn:
--- Quote from: Mike on November 04, 2011, 03:20:27 PM ---I came across this the other day......
Real Eyes
Realize
Real Lies
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Brilliant. :)
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