Luminaries

Jesus told His followers to let their light shine in such a way that others would see their good works and glorify God (Matt. 5:16). But how can we beam the light into a dark culture? Getting irate and storming the citadels of darkness won’t accomplish the task. Heat and aggression are not valid substitutes for light and truth. As Jesus’ followers, we must draw others from the darkness by showing how much better it is to live in the light. Love, kindness, mercy, and unconditional friendship produce extremely high-wattage illumination. We will rescue more imperiled souls by shining a bright light than by sounding a blaring horn. Talk is cheap if it isn’t backed up by good deeds.