Matthew 5:15 NIV
“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.”
Matthew 5:14 NIV
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.”
3 Ways we can shine brightly…
Stay connected to the source
John 12:46 NIV
I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.
2 Corinthians 4:7 NLT
We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.
Do not hide the light
Proverbs 12:6 NIV
The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
John 1:5 NIV
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Do not filter the light
Proverbs 12:19 NLT
Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed
Proverbs 12:12 NLT
Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
Ephesians 2:10 ESV
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.