Matthew 5:14 
“You are the light of the world.  
A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 

Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Application: 

Light has just one role: to shine. In the Bible, the world is shown as a dark place that needs light (see John 1:5; 3:19). Jesus is “the light of the world” (John 8:12), so he expects his followers to be lights as well.

You’re not meant to be a private Christian. Your faith should be visible to others. There should be no secret agent Christians in the church. Are you a light among your family and friends? Are you a light at work and at the gym? Are you a light in your culture and community? Hiding a light defeats its purpose. Let your light shine (5:16).

You must shine so that people may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven (5:16). Non-Christians are capable of doing good things, so what does Jesus mean by “good works”? Good works are connected to the kingdom work of God (see Eph 2:10). A good work is a righteous and biblically authorized action that is beneficial to others and for which God gets the credit. So, unless God is a part of it, it’s not a good work. It’s merely a good thing. Our good works are accomplished so that we may glorify—that is, highlight, put on display, and make a big deal of—God.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 872.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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