Reflections on the Bible, and Other Writings, from a Christian Perspective.
Over the last last few articles we've looked at multiple aspects of shining the light to the world. One final piece I want to discuss is its connection with doing good works through Christ Jesus. Relating the two together may be surprising to hear about, but it is part of what He desires from us.
As I've been sharing in the last few posts, thanks to Jesus Christ, we are no longer in darkness and can walk as children of light. However, what if we are tempted to go back to our old ways? What will happen then? That is what I'd like to discuss now.
Jesus Christ fulfilled many prophecies of the Old Testament, one of which was that people who sat in darkness saw a great light (Matt. 4:15-16). It is because of His light that Jesus can say that we are the light of the world.
One common belief about living apart from God is that doing so gives one a sense of freedom. It has the illusion of being able to do whatever one wants in life without having to bother with religious teachings getting in the way. Through this mindset, selfish desires can be temporarily gratified. However, that isn't the whole story.
James L. Hutton 