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"You are the light of the world!" Matthew 5:14

We are situated in a dark world. 

We have received light—the light of truth and holiness—and we are to let our light shine!

Jesus is the SUN from whom we receive our light; and like the MOON we do not receive light only for ourselves—but to reflect it on others. 

Let us then inquire: 
HOW does the light shine? 
Is it bright and cheerful? 
Is it attractive and steady? 
Is it mild and free? 

Let us then inquire:
WHERE does our light shine? 
In the place of employment? 
In the chamber of affliction? 
In the abodes of poverty and misery? 
In the lurking places of ignorance and vice? 

Let us then inquire:
In what FORM does our light shine? 
In kind words? 
In visits to the downcast? 
In evangelical tracts? 
In donations to the poor? 

Let us then inquire:
What has OUR light done? 
Has it dried the widow's tears?  
Has it supplied the orphan's needs?  
Has it conducted sinners to the cross?  
Has it comforted others on the banks of the Jordan? 

If we are the lights of the world—we should SHINE!
If not, darkness will reign. 

As we are but lamps—we should be careful to get plenty of 'oil'—and often go to be 'trimmed'.

Beware of . . .
the bed of sloth,
the bushel of worldly conformity, and
the dark lantern of sinful timidity!

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