another topic to consider

[ayin jade]

Matthew 5

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

15 Nor do men light a lamp and put it under the grain-measure, but on a lampstand. And it gives light to all who are in the house.

16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in Heaven.

In what ways do we, should we, can we, let our light shine?

[JTC]

One big way is by being honest. I surprise people with my honesty quite often, and they remark about it. That's how I know I'm going above and beyond what the average person is doing.

Sex as we get older becomes less of an urgency that it is when we're younger. But I told some people recently I don't intend to have sex again unless I'm married to the woman. I think the women I told this to either thought I was lying, or it was a new come on trick. The men I told it to looked at me like I lost my mind. Whatever the effect was, it certainly made me stand out.

Are these the kind of things you're talking about?

[missmuffet]

By being the best representatives of Christ that we possibly can be.Making sure that our values and morals are those of the Christian that we are.

[Meta_Agape]

I agree with the above comments and as far as abstinence goes yes... We are supposed to be abstinent until marriage anyway, other wise is a sin...! For me it is all about letting the fruits of the Holy Spirit come forth through me through the power of God working in me. In this way we shine a light upon the world where ever we go naturally. Besides that and trying to help others with their burdens when I can and evangelizing to who ever will listen, I've been getting more involved with charity lately, as:

Acts 20:35

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.' (how true!)

For me it has been with http://www.compassion.com/ it is certainly more rewarding than a lot of other things I have ever done...

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause.

Isaiah 58:10

If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.

Matthew 25:40

And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

God bless.

[other one]

If you live your life as Jesus taught us to do (Loving God with alll our hearts and loving our neighbor as ourselves)..... being honest with people and helping those who can't help themselves, you will stand out like a sore thumb in this world today..... some will respond to that and some will just call you nuts....... but the light will shine...

[Guest ninhao]

People who are described in Matthew 5:3-11 would be considered salt and light to the world I think.

Mat 5:3-11 KJV Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (4) Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. (5) Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. (6) Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. (7) Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. (8) Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. (9) Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. (10) Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (11) Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

[MissPlaced_56]

@ Ayin Jade,

Interesting Question....

I think that the very first thing that we should do is be "REAL"

Let our light's shine thru the imperfections in all of our lives, for this creates an atmosphere for other's to feel comfortable, as we all are works in progress, they will see what we have in CHRIST JESUS and want what we have

Those that OUR LORD has put in our lives will soon begin to see that OUR LORD isn't sitting in heaven with a big ole score board say" Well she's already sinned 42 times this week and it's only Wednesday, I guess she's gonna have to hit by a bus"..LOL

BUt instead will see the true LOVE OF GOD.

[Guest]

Matthew 25:31-46...taken with..."He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." - Micah 6:8

Thank you for your question this morning.

God bless you,

Randal

I thought perhaps I should be a bit more specific concerning the Scripture in Matthew 25...in answer to your question...

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me." - Matthew 25:35 & 36

[missmuffet]

I agree with the above comments and as far as abstinence goes yes... We are supposed to be abstinent until marriage anyway, other wise is a sin...! For me it is all about letting the fruits of the Holy Spirit come forth through me through the power of God working in me. In this way we shine a light upon the world where ever we go naturally. Besides that and trying to help others with their burdens when I can and evangelizing to who ever will listen, I've been getting more involved with charity lately, as:

Acts 20:35

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.' (how true!)

For me it has been with http://www.compassion.com/ it is certainly more rewarding than a lot of other things I have ever done...

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause.

Isaiah 58:10

If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.

Matthew 25:40

And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

God bless.

Yes,I agree.I can not believe this world.Everyone is living together now.If you say that you do not believe in living together before marriage people look at you like you are crazy.People are having children without being married.It is so very common and so very sad.

[Widor1]

I agree with the above comments and as far as abstinence goes yes... We are supposed to be abstinent until marriage anyway, other wise is a sin...! For me it is all about letting the fruits of the Holy Spirit come forth through me through the power of God working in me. In this way we shine a light upon the world where ever we go naturally. Besides that and trying to help others with their burdens when I can and evangelizing to who ever will listen, I've been getting more involved with charity lately, as:

Acts 20:35

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.' (how true!)

For me it has been with http://www.compassion.com/ it is certainly more rewarding than a lot of other things I have ever done...

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause.

Isaiah 58:10

If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.

Matthew 25:40

And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

God bless.

Great post, and great questions. I particularly liked how you talked about letting the power of God work through you. If we are representing Christ in everything that we do, then our entire lives are worship, every day. Romans 12:1 says I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. This is one way that we are a light of the world. We should never stop representing Christ/worshiping because of the people we are around. As we give up our fleshly control and let the Spirit move in us, the fruits produced will naturally cause the light to shine, much brighter than if we try to shine it ourselves.

Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. If we keep this in mind constantly, our light will not be contained.