Part of the Sermon on the Mount is presented in this section of Matthew. It teaches that believers should be like a city on a hill, a lamp on a stand, visible and shining brightly. The message emphasizes that Christians are not meant to be hidden, but to be visible, allowing their good deeds to shine, so others will see God's glory. Even in times of deep tragedy, Christians should look to God to live in a way that reflects His love and saving grace.