Ep. 844 1 min
Matthew 5:16
Let your light shine before others.
Jesus's command about being seen.
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Ep. 844 · Matthew 5:16
Key takeaways
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- 01Followers of Jesus are described as 'the light of the world.'
- 02Light is meant to be visible, not hidden.
- 03Good works are the visible part — they point to the Father.
- 04Visibility is for God's glory, not ours.
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Matthew 5:16: '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.'
Jesus has just called his disciples 'the light of the world.' Now he tells them what to do with it.
'Let your light shine before others.' Don't hide it. Don't dim it. Live in a way people can see.
But notice what they see: 'your good works.' Not your sermons, not your social media — your actual life of love and integrity.
And what they end up doing: 'give glory to your Father.' The visibility isn't about you. It's a pointer toward the Father whose light you're carrying.
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