Matthew 5:14-15 NASB<\/p>\n
14 \u201cYou are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.”<\/p>\n
This instruction from Jesus was to the apostles directly and to His disciples generally. In today’s times true believers are His disciples. We are called to be the light in this world. Getting our light from the true source which is Jesus we are to be candles or beacons. In this world filled with darkness, evil, and sin we are to fill the dark void with love for others (all others), charity for the sick and less fortunate, and hope which is the gospel.<\/p>\n
Jesus also says we are a city on a hill. Our devotion to God should not be lived out privately. It should be seen from a far. The new life Christ has given us should be the seen like a city on a hill. A city on a hill that is a refuge from the ignorance and depravity that the ways of the world has to offer.<\/p>\n
Darkness is the absence of light. Darkness only exists when light is not present. Evil is darkness. If evil is “prevailing” what does that mean?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Matthew 5:14-15 NASB 14 \u201cYou are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.” This instruction from Jesus was to the … <\/p>\n