Let The Light Of Christ Within You Shine

"You are the light of the world.  A city on a hill cannot be hidden.  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.  In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."   Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)

These are the words of Jesus, recorded by the Apostle Matthew, as He continued to teach His disciples, and the surrounding crowd, about the characteristics of believers.  After He had completed the beatitudes, He told them that they were to be lights of goodness in a dark sinful world, and they were to live their lives in a manner which would give glory to God, so that the people would see and praise God.

Jesus said that He was The Light of the world. (John 8:12)  He also said that as long as He was in the world He would be The Light of the world. (John 9:5)  Jesus also said that He abides within those who believe in Him. (John 6:56 and John 15:5)  Therefore, as believers, we have The Spirit of Christ within us, and we are to let that light shine for the world to see and praise God.  We are to speak and behave in such a way that the world will see Christ in us.  We are not to be ashamed of The Light, and try to hide it.  We are to display The Light of Christ in all that we do.  We are to give The Light to, and share The Light with others.  We are not to do this to attract attention to ourselves.  We are to direct people to Christ, and tell them about Him, so that others may be saved, and so that God is glorified.  If we tell them, The Lord God will convict, convince, and convert them, and add them to The Church as He deems necessary. (Acts 2:47)