![]() That seems to be the way of the world but we’re called to not dispute, grumble, or complain but to “ be blameless and innocent” as the very “ children of God without blemish,” thanks to Jesus Christ. It’s hard to not grumble or complain about things. Top image of a praying hand on an open bible with candle light in a darkened room, from bigstock.Philippians 2:14-16 “Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.” Do people around you see the light of Christ in you?.How do you make a difference in your workplace or school? Do people around you see a difference in you, or are you “one of the crowd?”.Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Ask yourself: how can I be a mini-Jesus in my family, work, school, church, and community? How can I work with other light bearers around me, so together we can produce an even bigger light? Know that God calls you to be a light bearer in your unique situation at this time and age.Seek opportunities to share your testimony – it is something they cannot dispute or challenge. Practice sharing your personal testimony with others. Learn and practice how to share the basic gospel message. You do not need to be a theologian or a philosopher to explain your faith, but you need to know the basics and the “whys” of your beliefs. Consider sharing why you believe in such a way, or how you used to believe the same way as they do, and why you changed. ![]() Your goal in sharing your view is not to prove them wrong or yourself right, but to bring them closer to Jesus. Start your sharing with “this is my view about it…” Your opinion has more weight if you have the reputation and the character – being loving, patient and considerate, etc. Do not generalise and be judgmental, but be kind and considerate of others’ views. Avoid arguments be open to sharing your opinion with others without being apologetic about it – only if your opinion is asked.See how loving and forgiving God is to you. ![]() Your ability to love is limited seek God’s love, patience, and forgiveness when yours ran out. Loving others is easy to say but hard to do. Live as if you will one day account for your life – because you will. Be able to sleep well at night, knowing you lived the day in good conscience. Actions speak louder than words before you can say anything, people tend to look at your behaviour and attitude. Aim to be respected rather than be liked by others. Be patient, kind and loving, but do not aim to be a people-pleaser be a God-pleaser. Little by little, grow in holiness and character like Christ’s. Live a respectable and reputable life – no hypocritical or double life. ![]() Do you see yourself as a light-bearer in this dark world? What happens if there are many “lights” in your situation? So How Do You Become Light in the Midst of Darkness? So, no matter how dark our environment is, people around us should see some hope and encouragement – if we live like the light in the darkness. In the midst of the darkness, God wants us to be the light of the world. The darker the world gets, a small source of light stands out even more – and is more crucial. And the world we live in gets darker every day. The world we live in, in a way, is very dark – the erosion of core moral values and family life, the “me” mentality, and relativism are among the current trends that are not of God. All of us are drawn to the light because light paves the way for us to move safely. Walking in the dark can get you into trouble – you can stumble and fall, bang your toe, or bash your head. So you must live like people who belong to the light, for it is the light that brings a rich harvest of every kind of goodness, righteousness, and truth.” Ephesians 5:8-9 GNB “You yourselves used to be in the darkness, but since you have become the Lord’s people, you are in the light.
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