Jesus used the light of a candle to represent his doctrines, which illuminate the souls of those who accept them. This light is not to be hidden from the world, but should shine forth to enlighten and bless those who behold it. The instruction received by those who listened to Jesus was to be communicated by them to others, and thus handed down to posterity. He also declared that there was nothing hidden that should not be manifested. Whatever was in the heart would sooner or later be revealed by the actions; and these would determine whether the seed sown had taken root in their minds and borne goodly fruit, or whether the thorns and brambles had won the day. He admonished them to hear and understand him. To improve the blessed privileges then extended to them, would result in their own salvation and through them would benefit others. {2SP 243.1}

Jesus anvender et lys til at betegne sin lære, som oplyser ethvert hjerte, der antager den. Dette lys skal ikke skjules for verden, men skal skinne for at oplyse og velsigne dem, som ser det. Jesu tilhører skulle meddele den undervisning, som de fik, til andre og således bevare den til den kommende slægt. Alt, hvad der er i hjertet, vil senere eller tidligere blive åbenbaret ved menneskets handlinger, og disse vil afgøre, enten sæden, som var sået, havde fæstet rod i hjertet og bar god frugt, eller torne og tidsler havde fået overhånd. Han formanede dem til at høre og forstå hans ord. Dersom de benyttede de velsignelser, han ville skænke dem, så ville dette virke til deres egen frelse, og de kunne atter virke til andres frelse.