Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may be innocent and pure as God's perfect children, who live in a world of corrupt and sinful people. You must shine among them like stars lighting up the sky, as you offer them the message of life. If you do so, I shall have reason to be proud of you on the Day of Christ, because it will show that all my effort and work have not been wasted.

Perhaps my life's blood is to be poured out like an offering on the sacrifice that your faith offers to God. If that is so, I am glad and share my joy with you all. In the same way, you too must be glad and share your joy with me.

Philippians 2:14-18

People usually put lights in dark places. Consider. You might be in a dark place at work, and can witness to people. Although we are not of the world, we are in the world, and as such we should not allow ourselves to be shaped by its pressures. Instead, we are to exert our influence on it. Let your own light shine before men. Remember, it is the dark places that need light.

To lead others out of the darkness of sin,

let them see your light.

Our Daily Bread - February 22, 2002