IV. Not to be seen of men. Sermon on the Mount: 2. It may appear from this that secrecy is necessary to prayer and almsgiving; but that it is not the lesson inculcated, is evident from the tenor of Scripture. It matters not though we be unseen, if but the light be clear; for then we are fulfilling the command.(W. A. This is to be done by the position we take up. Scripture: Matthew 5:3–4. Hughes, M. H. Spurgeon.I. II. Sermon on the Mount: Salt and Light – Matthew 5:13-16 January 21, 2021 January 18, 2021 by Ed Jarrett The Sermon on the Mount starts with the Beatitudes and then Jesus has something to say about the role of his followers. Taylor. In the sermon on the mount, Jesus reveals what needs to be the character of those who follow Him, how that character will influence the world, and how it need play out in their lives. Hence it appears that we ought frequently to contemplate the examples of good men, out of which there are so many and so great advantages to be drawn. The reproof of ostentation does not apply when the motive is already good. As a member of the Church of Christ he must show good will.4. 9), everlasting blessedness (vers. )Christians the light of the worldD. Be modest in other things. Not only the honour but the progress of religion depend upon your examples. 0000001672 00000 n 0000002659 00000 n Maclaren, D. D.The lighthouse-keeper takes no pains that the ships tossing away out at sea may behold the beam that shines from his lamp, but all that he does is to feed and tend it. Not to be seen of men. It was Michael Angelo who, according to the beautiful illustration of a Boston preacher, placed his candle so in his pasteboard cap that his own shadow might not fall upon his work. 0000000016 00000 n 4. How SHINE. Look at the primitive Schwartz, at the devoted Brainerd, at the zealous Corrie, and many others; Oh! Positive.III. 0000004227 00000 n Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Moberley, D. C. L.)Lustrous ChristiansW. '�x�Z��;�6H���:�O�ri�.��G3�'�4�Vd�^��-�_% 9��J۸�{�@�A,c�QYA0�X!Ho0�v8N��=�c�9�M@y�������kg��>5)�a���6�4���d�8I����wm~ We should get rid of that undue reserve which keeps the real character from being as powerful an influence for good as otherwise it might be.2. But so soon as you put a light behind it you thereby reveal its filthiness to every beholder. Beecher., Sir William Dawes, Bart. When I was a lad, in my native town, I knew a painter there whose favourite works were all portraits of himself, taken in different costumes; and one of England's most famous poets produced a series of writings, in which his moody, misanthropic self was ever the central figure. )Christian ConsistencyW. Do not be as a dark lantern, burning with the shades down and illuminating nothing and nobody.(A. That to attempt to conceal or hide our light is to betray our trust, and hinder the cause of piety, and render our lives useless.V. THE DUTY OF CHRISTIANS TO EXHIBIT THEIR LIGHT IN A GODLY CONVERSATION. A great central storehouse of coal-gas is accumulated, and with that all the lamps are connected by a hidden system of pipes, so that each is supplied with the necessary quantity; and, as the result, we can thread our way through the intricate places of the city as easily, if not as safely, by night as by day. The moral qualities enjoined in Christianity are in the highest degree natural — not artificial or secondary. Their song, like that of the cuckoo, is a constant repetition of their own name, and the listener is wearied with its iteration. 10 34 The Christian's place and functions.III. As a servant he will be obedient.9. Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Cooper. M. Taylor.The purpose of letting our light shine is, that God, not ourselves, may be glorified. It matters not though we be unseen, if but the light be clear; for then we are fulfilling the command.(W. M. Taylor.of the world: —I. We should learn in them to see our own faults, and to mend them. And there are many who put such devices on the window, through which the light of their characters shines, that no beholder is ever moved to think of God. That is all you and I have to do — tend the light, and do not like cowards cover it up. The gospel light makes so impressive heathen darkness. Good works are to be done for the glory of God, and not for our own glory. Show me the worker," the sun answers us with a rebuke of intolerable light.(Dr. The positive injunction that Christians are to do all in their power TO SECURE THAT THEIR LIGHT SHALL SHINE AS BRIGHTLY AS POSSIBLE. Hughes, M. Unity.5. Their song, like that of the cuckoo, is a constant repetition of their own name, and the listener is wearied with its iteration. Not only the honour but the progress of religion depend upon your examples. Let it not be so with us. Goode, M. A.of the world. )Example is the source of the Christian's most powerful influence on the world. 9), everlasting blessedness (vers. The hatred of men, the esteem and love of men, the unspeakable blessedness of seeing others led by our influence to worship God (ver. THE END with a view to which the exhibition takes place. H. It is upon this state of facts that Christ ordained that men should carry their moral faculties up to the highest degree of excellence.IV. If you are not warming the world, the world is freezing you. The moon shines by reflected light. (1) It flows from Christian humility and (2) penitential sorrow. But we still need to learn the lesson of the descending sheet that was taught to St. Peter. By the exertions which we make for the conversion of our fellow men.II. D. IV. As day shines over city, village, plain, and hill, over land and over sea, so would Christ, the Day, shine over all the world, bringing life and hope and salvation everywhere. We can bury the light of the Word under cowardly and indifferent silence.IV. Every man has a light peculiar to himself.2. Goode, M. And so the text seems to offer the antidote to its own difficulty. W. The scandal is, not to see religion opposed by unbelievers, but that Christians dare not maintain their religion with zeal and proclaim it as their greatest honour and glory. Irreligion is artificial.II. II. The Christian's place and functions.III. This holy light possesses a peculiar character, which the light of mere science, literature, or secular knowledge has not and cannot have. )Th,e light to reveal the work, not the workerDr. 0000021220 00000 n The light that is in him will wax dim and incur great risk of going out, because it is shut up, and not set to burn on the lamp-stand,where the fresh air may reach and feed the flame.(D. Cooper.I. Cooper.I. The impressions which a Church makes on the moral consciousness of the community in which it byes is a fair test of its life and power.(H. The impressions which a Church makes on the moral consciousness of the community in which it byes is a fair test of its life and power.(H. The lowest requirement of Christian consistency is the absence of every evil work — the least immorality vitiates the entire profession. Secrecy in good deeds is not absolute, but relative; not positive, and for its own sake, but in order to exhibit the vitiating effect of ostentation.2. We are naturally inclined to imitation.6. This obligation of giving light is still further enforced by the thought that THAT WAS CHRIST'S VERY PURPOSE IN ALL THAT HE HAS DONE WITH US AND FOR US. Be real, let all be really addressed to God.3. So there are Christians among us who, while letting their light shine, contrive to paint themselves upon the glass of the lamp in which it is enclosed. The world is dark in reference to God. These verses present a similar analogy II. CHRISTIAN CONSISTENCY. A lamp must be fed with oil, or it will not keep alight. 14 Ye are the light of the world. )Spiritual modestyG. x�b```"YV�Ho ��e9n0�d`Xʀ�;]#gLR�/-��?,�(������T�,�$ �J�� Maclaren, D. D.)Missionaries the lightF. Maclaren, D. D.)The purity of example the primary care of the ChristianA. Be modest in other things. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. Irreligion is artificial.II. )Keep the light bright or you will hear of itThe Preachers' Monthly., James Stewart., Christian Age.I read somewhere of a traveller at Calais going one dark and stormy night to the lighthouse there. The greatest praise we cam bestow upon a religion is to practise it. Both statements are true. H. The Beatitudes - He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5. World in state of darkness. III. Now, similarly, Christ is the hidden source and centre of the world's enlightenment; but Christians, united to Him by the spiritual tubing of faith, draw off from Him that influence by which they are enabled, each in his own place and in his own measure, to dispel some portion of the darkness by which they are surrounded.(W. We should get rid of that undue reserve which keeps the real character from being as powerful an influence for good as otherwise it might be.2. Knowledge.3. Light is derived, and therefore humble. Candles are not lit to be looked at, but that something else may be seen by them. A lamp must be fed with oil, or it will not keep alight.4. Barnes. 4. Maclaren, D. D.I do say that if the fountain never rises into the sunlight above the dead level of the pool there can be very little pressure at the main; that if a man has not the longing to speak his religious convictions, these convictions must be feeble.(A. Look at the negative side of this injunction, which requires that we REMOVE EVERYTHING WHICH TENDS TO HIDE OR OBSCURE THE LIGHT. When I was a lad, in my native town, I knew a painter there whose favourite works were all portraits of himself, taken in different costumes; and one of England's most famous poets produced a series of writings, in which his moody, misanthropic self was ever the central figure. This implies that the true light has been kindled in us. It is the most successful method of illustrating truth and imparting instruction. All the glass in the optical instruments, whether they are intended for scientific purposes, or for ordinary use, should be free from dross.(S. It is upon this state of facts that Christ ordained that men should carry their moral faculties up to the highest degree of excellence.IV. Every man influences all about him, and receives influences from them, and if there be not more exports than imports, he is a poor creature at the mercy of circumstances.(A. CHRISTIANS ARE THE BEARERS OF THIS LIGHT INTO ALL THE ENDS OF THE WORLD. Maclaren, D. D.)A good example a rebuke of evilA. But so soon as a man becomes connected with Christ and His Church, the light that is within him will be sure to make manifest his inconsistencies to all around.God, not self, the end of Christian exampleW. Their song, like that of the cuckoo, is a constant repetition of their own name, and the listener is wearied with its iteration. That religion, if it exists, cannot be concealed.II. Be modest in other things. TO let our light shine is, undoubtedly, to make a Christian profession. What!" )Christians must be receptive of lightS. (2)From love to God(3)with a view to His glory.2. Curling, M. The success of the gospel was made to depend not on preaching, but upon living men.V. Modestly but yet bravely carry out your Christianity, and men will see it. )A good life the great means of glorifying GodW. II. APPLY THIS TRUTH TO THE CASE BEFORE US. 3. But so soon as you put a light behind it you thereby reveal its filthiness to every beholder. Must use their blessings for the good of others, their knowledge, holiness, and happiness.III. He must keep within the limits of his proper place.(E. As a member of the Church of Christ he must show good will.4. There has been great difficulty in the way of securing the division of the electric light. CHRISTIANS ARE THE BEARERS OF THIS LIGHT INTO ALL THE ENDS OF THE WORLD. We are naturally inclined to imitation. The silver reflectors are burnished to the brightest purity, and every funnel and glass are absolutely without a spot. Not to let our works be seen when they ought to be seen would be to desert our Lord. The world talks of enlightenment. PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE: A SERMON ON MATTHEW 5:13-16 A People of Influence. 0000004523 00000 n If the light which you let shine in your profession be the true light, there will be good works to be seen. There must be nothing to mar the brilliancy of the light. As a member of society he must be blameless.2. WORDS OF JESUS IN RED. 2. W. And since its dawn, even those bright things that were proposed as substitutes for it, this light has seized and made handmaids to it. Self-justifying scribes. Be real, let all be really addressed to God.3. As a subject he must be orderly.3. Whilst standing looking on, the keeper of the house boasted of its brilliancy and beauty, observing there were few such lights in the world beside. The silver reflectors are burnished to the brightest purity, and every funnel and glass are absolutely without a spot. And since its dawn, even those bright things that were proposed as substitutes for it, this light has seized and made handmaids to it. Read verse in New International Version There must be nothing to mar the brilliancy of the light. )Spiritual modestyG. Cut the current and the electric light dies, slacken the engine and the electric are becomes dim, quicken it and it burns bright.(A. It is the most successful method of reproving wrong-doing.V. Positive.III. The criterion at the judgment.(W. W. How does the matter stand between our profession and our conduct?(W. , D. D.)Christian example leads to the discovery of Christian sympathyWhen the English minstrel went to seek for his master of the Lion Heart, he played everywhere the monarch's favourite tune, and was at length rewarded by hearing its notes sent feebly back to him from the prison wherein Richard was confined. Fraser, D. D., D. Fraser, D. D.(D. Fraser, D. D.)The figure of the house-lamp suggests domestic Christianity; that of the conspicuous city the more public and collective duty of Christians.(D. Light quickens any life there may be in the darkness. In my previous church, I had an older congregation. CHRISTIAN PROFESSING. Do not fear that you incur any danger of ostentation in performing visibly such religious observances as your parents or teachers direct.2. Do not be as a dark lantern, burning with the shades down and illuminating nothing and nobody.(A. Parker. Now, similarly, Christ is the hidden source and centre of the world's enlightenment; but Christians, united to Him by the spiritual tubing of faith, draw off from Him that influence by which they are enabled, each in his own place and in his own measure, to dispel some portion of the darkness by which they are surrounded.(W. "Take heed that ye do not your alms before men to be seen of them." Believers are "the light of the world. said the keeper, "go out, sir? A reflector of spiritual light.2. There is a right way of shedding light. So God would have us be his atmosphere to carry his sunbeam; his candlestick, his lamp-stand, to lift up his light, so that all men might be brought unto him. And yet He is pleased to say that our sins dishonour Him, and that our obedience glorifies Him. "Ye are the light of the world." Maclaren, D. D.The lighthouse-keeper takes no pains that the ships tossing away out at sea may behold the beam that shines from his lamp, but all that he does is to feed and tend it. Fraser, D. D.)Shine by expressed convictionA. Parker. That is all you and I have to do — tend the light, and do not like cowards cover it up. Do not fear that you incur any danger of ostentation in performing visibly such religious observances as your parents or teachers direct.2. Christian men individually, and the Christian Church as a whole, shine by derived light. )LinksMatthew 5:16 NIVMatthew 5:16 NLTMatthew 5:16 ESVMatthew 5:16 NASBMatthew 5:16 KJVMatthew 5:16 Bible AppsMatthew 5:16 ParallelMatthew 5:16 Biblia ParalelaMatthew 5:16 Chinese BibleMatthew 5:16 French BibleMatthew 5:16 German BibleMatthew 5:16 CommentariesBible Hub, (2)As in their life and labour they exhibit Christ.II. Partridge, M. A.Some suppose that they need not set a shining light, but keep from great irregularities.1. Cussing. Partridge, M. A.Some suppose that they need not set a shining light, but keep from great irregularities.1. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the … Goode, M. 1. OUR BEST Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION One of the scariest things for most of us to do in our Christian life is to witness. We turn our eyes up to him and he rebukes us with darts of fire; he says, "Look down, not up: look at the works, not the worker." By the character which we form.3. "God is the eternal fountain of all honour and glory, therefore, strictly speaking, cannot be dishonoured; He cannot but be glorified, because to be Himself is to be-infinitely glorious. As a member of the Church of Christ he must show good will. M. Taylor.Do you ever pause to think out how it is that our streets are nightly lighted up? It is a demonstration of the practicability of religious life, as well as the truthfulness of Christianity, and the most successful method of removing objections to it. How SHINE. The scandal is, not to see religion opposed by unbelievers, but that Christians dare not maintain their religion with zeal and proclaim it as their greatest honour and glory.4. 1. Irreligion is artificial.II. If the light which you let shine in your profession be the true light, there will be good works to be seen. Maclaren, D. D.)A good example a rebuke of evilA. These rules will aid spiritual modesty.(G. It is not only meekness in relation to … A diamond is dull in the dark. In like manner, if wherever you go you would sound out the music of your Christian experience, other hearts would respond to the melody, and your joy would be redoubled.Christian example must be free from inconsistencyThe visitor to a lighthouse is struck with the perfect cleanness of everything about the lantern or the lamps. "See your good works."III. Men oppose light and yet light is pleasant to them.III. The greatest praise we cam bestow upon a religion is to practise it.(S. )LinksMatthew 5:16 NIVMatthew 5:16 NLTMatthew 5:16 ESVMatthew 5:16 NASBMatthew 5:16 KJVMatthew 5:16 Bible AppsMatthew 5:16 ParallelMatthew 5:16 Biblia ParalelaMatthew 5:16 Chinese BibleMatthew 5:16 French BibleMatthew 5:16 German BibleMatthew 5:16 CommentariesBible Hub. The word light implies a saving knowledge of the truth. The test of discipleship.2. Matthew 5:14-16This Little Light of Mine. M. Punshon.I. "And glorify your Father which is in Heaven." Taylor. When we do good works, it is inevitable that men will sometimes observe what we do. Hughes, M. A. A Divine work.2. "Take heed that ye do not your alms before men to be seen of them." II. As a father he will have proper regard for the spiritual good of his children.6. Fraser, D. D.)Shine by expressed convictionA. Slocombe. Slocombe.1. Fraser, D. D., D. Fraser, D. D.(D. Fraser, D. D.)The figure of the house-lamp suggests domestic Christianity; that of the conspicuous city the more public and collective duty of Christians.(D. )Christ shines into the world through the lives of His peopleW. 4. Every man has a light peculiar to himself.2. He said: THE MEANS BY WHICH THIS WITNESS-BEARING MAY BE THE MOST EFFECTUALLY DONE.1. That there is light in us at all makes it all the more important that we should keep ourselves pure. CHRISTIAN CONSISTENCY. II. A work which needs sustaining.5. In the same way also, you are to let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father Who is in heaven. )LinksMatthew 5:16 NIVMatthew 5:16 NLTMatthew 5:16 ESVMatthew 5:16 NASBMatthew 5:16 KJVMatthew 5:16 Bible AppsMatthew 5:16 ParallelMatthew 5:16 Biblia ParalelaMatthew 5:16 Chinese BibleMatthew 5:16 French BibleMatthew 5:16 German BibleMatthew 5:16 CommentariesBible Hub, (2)From love to God(3)with a view to His glory.2. Slocombe. III. All the glass in the optical instruments, whether they are intended for scientific purposes, or for ordinary use, should be free from dross.(S. Maclaren, D. D.I. Maclaren, D. D.The lighthouse-keeper takes no pains that the ships tossing away out at sea may behold the beam that shines from his lamp, but all that he does is to feed and tend it. 0000015463 00000 n Every man has a light peculiar to himself.2. The WORLD'S MORAL DARKNESS IMPLIED. )Christ shines into the world through the lives of His peopleW. )Christians the lightW. (Sir William Dawes, Bart. (NASB: Lockman) Greek: houtos lampsatoo to phos humon emprosthen ton anthropon, hopos idosin humon ta kala erga kai doxasosin ton patera humon ton en tois ouranois. ", III. Light signifies knowledge and moral purity.II. Men may see God through our works.(A. )Christian example not transientBe not a flashing meteor, exciting transitory curiosity with thy blaze of profession.Men more ready to shine socially than morallyDr. 5. Parker.It is thus that his own sun works daily in the heavens: who dares look at the sun when he so shines as to fill the earth with all the beauty of summer? It is better adapted to good than bad. Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Matthew 5:14-16 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources "YE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD" I. In the sixth chapter our Lord gives cautions. A Roman proverb couples sunlight and salt together as the two things which keep the world alive and sweet. THEIR DUTY. "Glorify your Father which is in heaven."(W. You may have a window all covered with dust, and spun over with the cobwebs of spiders, that have not been disturbed for years, and the passer-by, in the darkness, will take no note of its impurity. )Glorifying GodH. A great central storehouse of coal-gas is accumulated, and with that all the lamps are connected by a hidden system of pipes, so that each is supplied with the necessary quantity; and, as the result, we can thread our way through the intricate places of the city as easily, if not as safely, by night as by day. (James Stewart. M. The holy and exemplary lives of Christians will so powerfully represent to unbelievers the reasonableness and excellency of the Christian religion, as well as the usefulness and advantage of it, towards the present and future happiness and well-being of mankind, that they will be led to examine into the grounds of it. But so soon as a man becomes connected with Christ and His Church, the light that is within him will be sure to make manifest his inconsistencies to all around.God, not self, the end of Christian exampleW. CHRISTIAN PROFESSING. That professors of religion, who live like other men, give evidence that they have not been renewed. But so soon as you put a light behind it you thereby reveal its filthiness to every beholder. 3-10):III. D. L�$ t�5\e����"�g!x����C�q�^�S��Ɲ��E�E�Ym:�o�8V��7@� �-������d9�0 �% V. That good actions will be seen, and will lead men to honour God. Secrecy in good deeds is not absolute, but relative; not positive, and for its own sake, but in order to exhibit the vitiating effect of ostentation.2. Then the light is a joyous and happy sort of thing.(W. IV. )Christians must be receptive of lightS. 3-10):III. "See your good works. Rees. Irreligion is artificial.II. The well-pleasing of men.II. Curling, M. Your good works may be seen, and ought to be seen, but to God's glory, and not your own. He must shine: —1. Let the Savior's light shine through us (vs. 14-16). It is better adapted to good than bad. Rees. Your good works may be seen, and ought to be seen, but to God's glory, and not your own. The WORLD'S MORAL DARKNESS IMPLIED. )Work entailed by Christ on His peopleS. Slocombe.1. )Christian example not transientBe not a flashing meteor, exciting transitory curiosity with thy blaze of profession.Men more ready to shine socially than morallyDr. 0000006475 00000 n This implies that the true light has been kindled in us. 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