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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:20

But lay up ( Matthew 6:19 , note). read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:20

The treasures of character. "Treasures in heaven." "Here moral excellence is put in contrast with material treasure. Men are to seek nobility of character, riches of feeling, strength of manhood, and not perishable wealth." Character is called "treasure in heaven," because it alone goes with us into the unseen world. It belongs to us; it cannot be parted from us. It is not something that we have; it is that which we are , wherever we are. I. THE INSECURITY OF ALL TREASURE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:21

For where . A further reason for laying up treasures in heaven: wherever they are they have a positive effect on the soul. Your treasure ; thy (Revised Version). The singular was altered by the copyists so as to correspond with the plural found in the earlier part of the utterance and in the undisputed text of Luke. But our Lord loves to speak to each soul individually. Your heart ( Matthew 5:8 , note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:22

The inspiration of a noble aim. "The light of the body is the eye." Different versions give "lantern," or "candle," or "lamp." Then the idea is, that the aim and purpose a man has in life will be like a light shining on all his life and work and relations. If the aim be a high and noble one, it will brighten and ennoble all his doings. If it be a low and ignoble one, it will discolour and degrade all his doings. Or, to take another view: a man's aim in life will be like the eye, through... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:22-23

The light of the body is the eye, etc. Parallel passage: Luke 11:34-36 , where it immediately follows the illustration of putting a lamp under the bushel ( Matthew 5:15 ). The excessive difficulty of Luke's verse 36 points to Luke having preserved on the whole the more original form of the saying; but it seems quite impossible to say which is its more original position. It suits the context quite as well in Matthew as in Luke, while the mere verbal similarity of λύχνος may have... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:22-23

Simplicity of conscience. The illustration seems to be this—We see only through our eyes. All the light that the body enjoys comes through that pair of delicate organs. Thus, as the means of bringing light to us, our eyes are our lamps. Now, if the two eyes are confused so that they see double, they distort our vision. They must form a single image between them for us to be able to see clearly. If worse should happen, and our eyes should be blinded, all the blaze of noon can bring no light... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:22-23

The lamp of the body. Make a few introductory remarks on the brevity, the force of suggestion, and the depth of significance of these words of Jesus Christ. Explain that "the light of the body" should be rendered "the lamp of the body;" and that the word is distinct from the last word of the verse, rightly rendered "light." From the inattention that arises from so great familiarity with one of the grandest wonders of our life, both bodily and intelligent, strive to win this gracious... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:22-23

Purpose. The eye is the symbol for the purpose, motive, or intention of the heart. It is also put for the understanding. The head is powerfully influenced by the heart. Consider— I. THE EYE IN RELATION TO THE LIGHT . 1 . The eye is not self-luminous. 2 . It is the capacity for receiving light. 3 . The capacity for God may be destroyed. II. THE EYE IN RELATION TO THE BODY . 1 . Motive gives quality to conduct. 2 . The matter is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:24

No man can serve two masters , etc. In Luke 16:13 the saying is found almost word for word immediately after the parable of the unjust steward. As the word "mammon" comes twice in that parable, but nowhere else in the New Testament, it is probable that its occurrence caused the insertion of this saying in that place (cf. Luke 16:22 , note). No man can serve two masters. The thought is still of earnestness of purpose and singleness of heart. Our Lord here speaks of the impossibility of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:24

The two masters. Christ here passes from the consideration of thoughts and desires to the large world of action. His rule of life touches us all round. It begins with the heart—the inner chamber, the sanctuary. It also applies to the life, the work, the scenes of daily life in the world. Now, we are carried out to this busy world to consider the principles that rule our conduct there. I. WE MUST HAVE A MASTER . This is assumed. Christ considers two forms of service. He does not... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:22-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:22-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:22-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:22-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:24

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