LIGHT or DARK?

Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? {2Co 6:14}

There are times when the scripture above seems to paint a confusing message. Believers are expected to share the light of the Gospel truth. How can we do so if we are to avoid being around or steering clear of any fellowship with non-believers? Jesus was faced with this criticism when He chose to fellowship with Tax Collectors; folks that had a pretty sinful reputation. His response is recorded in Mat 9:12..."It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick. The rule of thumb here might be that the manner in which you conduct yourself in their midst might be the only Bible they will ever see. Perhaps something will stick with them. Let Jesus always be your Light.

This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil. (20) "For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. {Joh 3:19-20}

The Holy Spirit that resides in the believer exudes a measurable degree of confidence and commitment in their behavior. This trait is quite attractive to some and genuinely repulsive to others. Those who eagerly find fault or even attack someone who demonstrates a close relationship with God may be dealing with a huge load of self guilt for the darkness existing in their life. Your presence Lights them up.

For you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness. {1Th 5:5}

Since the beginning of all that is, Jesus has always been. Right there with His Father, Almighty God. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. { Joh 1:4} Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. {Psa 119:105}

But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until the full day. (19) The way of the wicked is like darkness; They do not know over what they stumble. {Pro 4:18-19} Sad but often true. In the deep darkness of sin, a person can lose all reference as to their condition, their danger, and certainly approaching threats are hidden within the smokey veil.

Jesus said, "I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness. -- for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light." {Joh 12:46 -- Eph 5:8}

How do we reflect this Light? We, you and I have no light in and of ourselves. Any light seen in us must be reflected, the very reflection of Jesus Christ. We use the tool that God gave us. The name of that tool is.....LOVE!

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. (8) The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love. {1Jn 4:7-8}

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