And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they that enter in may see the light. For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor [anything] secret, that shall not be known and come to light. Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he thinketh he hath.
Luke 8:16-18,
EXPLANATION TO THE PARABLE OF THE LAMP
The parable of the lamp is talking about people sharing there talents sharing it with the world. Sharing your gifts and talents, not cutting it down