Mat 5:16 (KJV) \u2014 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”<\/p>\n
This verse reminds us that our daily lives speak louder than our words. When people observe our conduct, they are witnessing a reflection of Christ\u2014or the lack thereof. \u201cLet your light shine before men…\u201d means living in such a way that our actions mirror God’s character. We don\u2019t possess light of our own; we reflect Christ, who is the true Light of the world (John 8:12).<\/p>\n
\u201c…That they may see your good works…\u201d stresses the importance of visible, practical expressions of faith. Our kindness, integrity, generosity, and grace are not just moral choices\u2014they are spiritual testimonies. And finally, \u201c…and glorify your Father which is in heaven\u201d reveals the ultimate purpose: not to draw attention to ourselves, but to lead others toward worshipping the God we serve. “You may be the only Bible some people will ever read”( William J Toms).<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not what people eat, but what they digest that makes them strong;
\nNot what we gain, but what we save that makes us rich;
\nNot what we read, but what we remember that makes us learned;
\nNot what we preach or pray, but what we practice and believe that makes us Christian.
\nSimilarly, it\u2019s not what we say, but what we do that draws others to Christ. (Francis Bacon)<\/p>\n
Further readings:
\n2 Co 3:2
\nPhil 2:15
\n1 Pe 2:12<\/p>\n
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