You are the light of the world

“You are the light of the world…” (Matt. 5:14a)

As Christians, we often avoid dark places. But, anywhere we do not go becomes darker in our absence! Jesus sent us into the world to shine the light of the gospel so that those in the dark world should see the light.

Followers of Jesus have the light of life

“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 ESV)

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” (1 Peter 3:9 ESV)

Light overcomes darkness

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5 ESV)

Let your light shine with your good works

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matt. 5:16 ESV)

Walk in the light as He is in the light

“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7 ESV)