But nobody would admit that they were not discerning and so could not see the cloth. So, when the emperor tried on his new outfit, all the royal courtiers praised the quality of the fabric and the beauty of the clothes. The emperor declared a holiday with a parade through the main street of the city, just so that he could show off his new outfit. And of course, he ended up marching through throngs of his loyal subjects buff naked. And, no one would dare admit that they couldn t see the fabric.
Light dispels darkness.
Light as opposed to darkness - which is the lies and sin and corruption which comes from Satan. In this world Satan is working to create an illusion of life which in reality is a lie. The message of Jesus Christ and His people is like the outcry of that little boy. In our society it takes courage to stand for Jesus. It is not easy to speak out.