You Are The Light Of The World, A City Built On A Hill Cannot Be Hidden

MATHEW 5:14-16
“”You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:14-16‬ ‭NKJV‬
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You cannot hide a city on a hill top, it can be seen from miles around, from every direction. In the same way, we believers cannot be hidden; our deeds, good and bad can be seen by all and the devil is watching.
He will do all he can to hide the light of Christ by exposing one’s sin or even bring false allegations, for the devil is a liar (REVELATION 12:9).
Therefore we need not only live right before God, but must be seen to live right in this world through God’s wisdom and our actions before people.
If we bring smoke through foolishness living, the world will assume fire.
If we are truly seen to live for Christ, we will shine bright for all to see with joy, peace, and contentment in Christ.
Love is the foundation of our faith and a weapon of mass destruction against our enemies.
But to love is a choice and an action of care toward others, and in Gods kingdom, including our enemies (MATHEW 5:43-44).
Our loving kindness toward others that can only come from God (1 JOHN 4:19); our willingness to help and give to the needy, our ability to forgive and not judge, the signs and wonders of Christ that He brings through His obedient believers, and all the fruits of the Spirit (GALATIANS 5:22-26) will be seen by all in the world, attract many to Christ and bring glory to our Father in heaven.
You don’t put a light under a basket, you put it on the table where it will illuminate the whole room.
We hide God’s light by failing to speak out when we should, or by going along with the sinful crowd. We hide His light by joining in ungodly ways such as gossiping about others, laughing at inappropriate jokes, by involving in sinful actions and lies, and by ignoring the needs of others. We hide His light when we use God’s Word to manipulate, control, or bring about our selfish ambitions or to steal God’s glory by placing our good deeds and actions before men (MATHEW 6:1).
My beloved, live so that you can lift up your face with joy and confidence, be a beacon of truth and let your light shine before men, that they see the good works that the Holy Spirit brings through you; not to glorify yourself, but to glorify your Father in heaven.
Let all see how our Father is good, let them see the joy, peace, and contentment we have in Christ, for Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.””
‭‭John‬ ‭8:12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.