The Fourth Command of Christ

Let Your Light Shine

"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven"

(Matthew 5:14-16 KJV)

Memorization and Meditation

John 8:12

Ephesians 5:8

Ephesians 2:10

Philippians 2:14-15

I Peter 2:12

Titus 3:8

Personal Application for Command 4

Our Light and Glory- Exodus 13:21; Isaiah 60:19

Light of the World- John 8:12; John 1:9

Examining My Heart

• What good works am I doing to show Christ's light?
• How have I displayed generosity?
• How have I shown others that I am grateful?
• Have I hindered my light by murmuring?
• Does my life contrast with those in the world?
• What darkness do I need to remove from my life?
• Have I forgiven offenders so that I am not in darkness?
• Do I spend time in God's presence so that I can reflect His glory?
• Does God get the glory for the good works I do?

Developing Character

Generosity vs. Stinginess

Generosity is demonstrating the nature of God by

wisely reinvesting the resources that He has entrusted to us.