LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE

Matthew 5: 13-16
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“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its
saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer
good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled
underfoot.
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“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill
cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put
it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives
light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your
light shine before others, that they may see your good
deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
 Jesus says that what should be
seen are the good deeds that we
perform. In the same way, Jesus
admonish His disciples to give, pray,
and fast in secret, not practicing
righteousness before others in
order to be seen.
What does salt symbolizes in the
bible?

In various context, it is use

metaphorically to signify
permanence, loyalty, durability,
fidelity, usefulness, value and
purification
 1. “In the same way”

As a city on a Hill cannot be hidden,

or a lamp in a room should not be
hidden, let your light shine. Our actions
should be obvious that we belong to
Christ.
2. “Let your light shine before others that
they may see your good deeds…”

Those who seek the praise of men will

receive no other reward, but those who live unto
God before the world will reflect God to a
hurting planet and be rewarded in heaven.
 Be like the disciples in
Acts 4:13

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When they saw the courage of Peter and
John and realized that they were unschooled,
ordinary men, they were astonished and they
took note that these men had been with Jesus.
 3. “And glorify your Father in Heaven”

Again, this is the key behind the motive

of living out the Christian life and the
instruction of Christ before others. Those with
eyes to see will glorify God in Heaven.
 Anything done for the glory of God
will lead to reward in the next life, but
also result in abundant life in this one.
Seek first the Kingdom of God
(Matthew 6:33) and have perfect peace.
You will be like a City on a Hill, unable to
be hidden.
 Self Assesment

1. How do we maintain its shining ? Before our co-

workers, partner-clients, family and friends?
2. Am I a bearer of light?
3. Am I truly shining?
4. How can I maintain it?

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