I.
Illumination – "Ye are the light of the world."
A. Light
eliminates darkness – II Corinthians 6:14. Just as light drives away the
darkness, a Christian’s presence ought to have an effect on others.
B. Light
serves to guide and warn of danger. Consider Philippians 2:15-16.
II. Influence
– "Let your light so shine before men."
A. We are
not to let our lights be hidden under a bushel. But often people allow their
lights to be hidden under the bushel of business, ease, ignorance, or
apathy.
B. Notice
it is the works that are to be seen, not the worker. The best lights are
those that project more light and less shadow. Likewise, as Christians we
ought to project more of Christ and less of ourselves.
III.
Intention – "and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
A. We are
not lights in and of ourselves but rather we are light in the Lord –
Ephesians 5:8.
B. Christ
is the true, or original, light – John 8:12. As Christians, we are to
reflect Christ’s light – II Corinthians 4:6.
