What spiritual danger is the 'basket' or 'bed' often interpreted as representing in the parable?
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Correct answer: The comfort of wealth or laziness
The basket (commerce/work) and the bed (rest/leisure) represent mundane distractions that can stifle a believer's public testimony. Hiding the light suggests a failure to prioritize God's mission.
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