The mission of the church!
Matthew 5:14-16
Jesus creates imagery of a light shining in a dark place as a city on a hill that is a landmark for all around us. The idea of a city on a hill is about Gods church. If we are going to be a city on a hill as a church we have to be a light to the world!
1 Corinthians 1:26-27 shining is not about being excellent, the best, or most righteous. Is about being different. The church is made imperfect people that are called to be set apart from the world in the way we think, in our purpose, in the way love, and the way we deny self and give!
The church can shine and be different if we are willing to be like Jesus!
Matthew 5:38-42 some of the hardest teachings in the bible. This goes against everything in our human nature and our natural defense mechanisms!
A lite will be noticed! Matthew 5:14-16 don't hide what you are doing. Let your life be open and transparent to everyone around you!
It's not about intensity. Even a tiny light is noticeable in the darkness. Our world is a dark dark place.
The church is called to shine which by design gives glory to God! The end goal is to give glory to God! We don't shine so we can grow. Growth is a product of bringing glory to God!
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