June 13, 2025

Let Your Light

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

Key Themes & Meaning

  1. The Call to Visibility – Jesus (in the Sermon on the Mount) compares believers to “light” (Matthew 5:14), urging them to live purposefully, not in hiddenness. Light exposes truth, guides, and transforms darkness.

  2. Purpose of Good Works – Good deeds are not for self-glory but to point others to God. The ultimate goal is God’s glory, not human praise (1 Corinthians 10:31).

  3. Countercultural Living – In a world of moral darkness (greed, injustice, sin), Christians are called to reflect Christ’s love, integrity, and justice through actions (Philippians 2:15).

  4. Authenticity Over Performance – “Shining” isn’t about perfection but genuine faith in action (James 2:17). Even small acts of kindness (helping the poor, forgiving enemies) radiate God’s light.

Practical Applications

  • Serve Others: Volunteer, give generously, advocate for justice.

  • Live with Integrity: Be honest at work, kind in relationships.

  • Share Hope: Let faith inspire words and deeds (1 Peter 3:15).