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\u201cLight\u201d is an exciting concept.
\nThe phrase \u201clight of the world\u201d has religious origins and can be found in the Bible, specifically in the New Testament. \u00a0Zoroastrians treat it, along with fire, as a sacred cleansing creation.<\/p>\n

In Judaism, God appeared to Moses from within a lighted bush of fire. The Temple \u00a0had constant burning oil lights. \u00a0In Christian theology, it is often used to refer to Jesus Christ. In the book of Matthew, Chapter 5, verse 14, Jesus says to his disciples, \u201cYou are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.\u201d<\/p>\n

The metaphor of light is used in various religious and philosophical contexts to symbolize illumination, enlightenment, guidance, and truth. It represents goodness, purity, and the dispelling of darkness or ignorance. In the context of Christianity, being the \u201clight of the world\u201d implies being a source of moral and spiritual guidance, reflecting the teachings of Jesus and bringing positive influence to others.<\/p>\n

Every time we ignite a fire or candle, we summon up the ethereal. \u00a0It\u2019s a simple, yet mystical ritual. \u00a0Eastern mysticism, as well as the Judeo- Christian traditions acknowledge \u00a0the innate power of Light. \u00a0Light has an ecumenical dimension to it.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a lot of meaning in Eastern philosophy\u2019s tenet that \u00a0\u201cit\u2019s better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.\u201d \u00a0And the analogous reference to forgiveness in the Christian tradition cannot be overlooked.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s often said that all the blackness of the universe cannot extinguish just one candle; an utterly amazing thought. \u00a0Aside from its physical attributes, light is the essence and energizer of all things.<\/p>\n

Light from Light- True God from True God\u2026<\/p>\n

In sum- \u00a0thank goodness for the Light of the World, which illuminates all of us.<\/p>\n

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