as it is written in the book of the prophecies of Esaias, "the voice of one crying in the desart, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths clear.

whatever is now obscure, shall hereafter be made clear; whatever is now conceal'd, shall then be publickly known.

but he being desirous to clear himself, said to Jesus, but what is meant by our neighbour?

the eye is the light of the body: if therefore your eye be clear, every member of your body will have the benefit of the light: but if it be spoil'd, they must all rest in darkness.

then he said to them, take care to be clear of all avarice: for the enjoyment of life does not depend upon the having large possessions.