The measure of a man..."

"The measure of a man is not what he does on Sunday, but rather who he is Monday through Saturday"
(Unknown)

Matthew 5:16 tells us to let our "light shine" before others… if you notice it doesn't say "live your life before others", but "let your light shine" before others. Why? In John 8:12 Jesus said, " I am the light of the world…", see Jesus is the light, not us. Actually without Jesus Ephesians 5:8 tells us that we are full of darkness. That's why God doesn't want us to shine through, remember "There is none who does good, there is not even one". He wants the Holy Spirit to shine through.

Matthew 5:16 tells us the reason that He wants the Holy Spirit to shine through us, is so "that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven". People need to see Christ living through us. People need to see the light that Jesus provides. They need to see real people following and serving the one and only, living, real, and true God…and when you allow the Holy Spirit to fully live through you…that's just what they will see.

Anyone can "live" the "Christian" life at church…but only the Holy Spirit can live it in the world. Let the Holy Spirit live through you and let your Father in Heaven be glorified.

Vern