What does the 'light' in the parable most likely represent in a spiritual context?
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Correct answer: Truth and the testimony of faith
Light is a frequent biblical metaphor for truth, holiness, and the Gospel. Jesus uses the lamp to show that faith is meant to be visible and shared with the world.
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