“Seeing That Ye Know the Light by Which Ye May Judge Which Light Is the Light of Christ”

Brant Gardner

Rhetorical: Mormon began this section with a startling reversal of the expected formula from the Sermon on the Mount. After explaining the way that his interpretation expands upon that original scriptural touchpoint, he closes by bringing the loop back to the expected verses. The ends with the concept that we are judged by the way we judge. This very direct citation of the verses makes the connection explicit, and confirms to his audience that he has reconciled the two, and ended with essential agreement with the Savior’s statement, even though is original jump-off point appeared contradictory.

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