Matthew 5:14-19 - Good works show the Light of Christ!

You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.

 

Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.

 

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

 

Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.

 

For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.

 

Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Let your Light Shine!

The proof that I am a follower of Christ, is in my actions. It is not what I say, not what I "pray about," nor what thoughts occupy my mind. I may think spiritual things all day long but if none of the Gospel Teachings translate into actions, then I am not a follower of Christ   Jesus said, "Let you light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. When I let the light of Christ take hold of me then it will result in good works. And people around me seeing those works, will glorify God (whether willingly or not) because of them.

A lamp is always put in a place in a room so that it will illuminate as much as the dark area as possible. It is intentionally  placed in a conspicuous place.  When I receive the Light of Christ, I, too, must make sure the Light shines so others can see. And not to bring attention to my "good works" but so that the Light of Christ can cast out the darkness around me.

When I see darkness this day, May Your Light, O Christ, lead me to show Your Love. Amen.