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 to them. Under the  same  figure  our  Lord  taught  them  that  they  could not give  light  of  themselves,  but  that  He  would  kindle  the  light  in them. Their light  was  borrowed  light,  but  they  must  let  this  light shine through  them  in  such  a way  as  to  make  themselves  models  for the whole  world  by  their  words  and  deeds.

Apostolic zeal.  By  both  figures  our  Lord  signified  that  the  apostles must be  entirely  devoted  to  their  high  calling. Even as  salt  imparts its savour  by  being  itself  dissolved,  and  light  can  only  give  light  by being  consumed,  so  were  the  apostles  to  devote  their  bodies  and  souls entirely to  their  vocation. They were  to  be  consumed,  and,  if  necessary, to  give  up  their  lives  for  the  conversion  of  the  world.

You too  ought  to  be  a light  to  your  brothers and sisters  and  comrades. Do you  give  them  a good  example? Do you  urge  them  to  do  what  is  right,  and  warn  them  against what is  evil? Have you  ever  given  scandal?

Then, addressing  the  multitude,  He  said: “Do  not  think  that I am come  to  destroy  the  law,  or  the  prophets. I am not  come to destroy,  but  to  fulfil.

“I tell  you  that,  unless  your  justice  abound  more  than  that of the  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  you  shall  not  enter  into  the  kingdom of heaven.

“You have  heard  that  it  was  said  to  them  of  old :  Thou shalt not  kill; and  whosoever  shall  kill,  shall  be  in  danger  of  the judgment. But I say  to  you  that  whosoever  is  angry  with  his brother, shall  be  in  danger  of  the  judgment. And whosoever