In Matthew 5, Jesus was talking about what it would be like to follow Him: who they would be and what they would do. He then said:
14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 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.
We are the light of the world. Just as God had put Israel up as an example to the nations to bless them, He has now, in Christ, put His people, the church in and before the world as a shining light. We are to shine in the darkness to show the way to Him. These good works are the same as in Ephesians 2 - they are not good deeds we do to save ourselves, they are the good works that come about when we trust in Christ and allow Him to do His work in and through us. We are not to hide or light or stifle our goodness; we are to let Him bring it out. How are we doing at that? Are you hiding your light or holding back your good works?
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