"For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life"
Quite a lot of the various verses and teachings in the Bible are interlinked across the old and New Testaments. For example the quoted verse is also linked to Psalm 119:105, Luke 11:36, Revelations 18:23
In the East, lamps and candles were used not only to lighten the dark houses but also to lighten the paths in the crooked narrow streets during the night. Even today men and women carry lamps or candles while walking during the night or probably torches if they can afford them.
So why so many references to a lamp?
First, God's commandments are likened to a lamp because life is full of difficulties and stumbling blocks. One has to have the light of God to be sure of his or her steps.
Second is the more direct correlation - JESUS IS THE LAMP AND GOD IS THE LIGHT.
If we want to see our way in this crooked world, we need to equip ourselves with a lamp everyday - through the word of God. Read, understand and remember it throughout the day so that we can see the way. Till the time comes when -
There will be no more night, and they will not need any light from lamps or the sun because the Lord God will shine on them. They will rule forever and ever. (Revelations 22:5 )
Till then, keep drinking from the word of God, every day.
Quite a lot of the various verses and teachings in the Bible are interlinked across the old and New Testaments. For example the quoted verse is also linked to Psalm 119:105, Luke 11:36, Revelations 18:23
In the East, lamps and candles were used not only to lighten the dark houses but also to lighten the paths in the crooked narrow streets during the night. Even today men and women carry lamps or candles while walking during the night or probably torches if they can afford them.
So why so many references to a lamp?
First, God's commandments are likened to a lamp because life is full of difficulties and stumbling blocks. One has to have the light of God to be sure of his or her steps.
Second is the more direct correlation - JESUS IS THE LAMP AND GOD IS THE LIGHT.
If we want to see our way in this crooked world, we need to equip ourselves with a lamp everyday - through the word of God. Read, understand and remember it throughout the day so that we can see the way. Till the time comes when -
There will be no more night, and they will not need any light from lamps or the sun because the Lord God will shine on them. They will rule forever and ever. (Revelations 22:5 )
Till then, keep drinking from the word of God, every day.
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