Lights in the World: Philippians 2:14-16
“14) Do all things without grumbling or disputing; 15) so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, 16) holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain.” Philippians 2:14-16
God wants us to be blameless and innocent in this world. We are to be “children of God beyond reproach in the midst of a crooked and preserve generation.” The contrast between a believer and the world should be huge!
We are to appear as lights in this present darkness. Why? Because we are the light of the world. (Matthew 5:14)
Think about this; the very first thing the Spirit of God did in the Bible was separate light from darkness. (Genesis 1:2-5) According to 1 John 1:5, “God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all.” The moment the Spirit of God comes into a believer after being born-again, He starts separating light from darkness in our lives. The source of light abides in us.
Ephesians 5:8 says, “for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord: walk as children of light.” We become what He is! The next verse talks about the fruit of light, which consists of all goodness and righteousness and truth. After salvation we are to no longer participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness.
Furthermore, Colossians 1:12 says our inheritance is with the saints in light. Why? The very next verse says we are translated out of the kingdom of darkness and into the kingdom of His beloved Son. The Holy Spirit places us in the Kingdom of Light. Every Christian should shine like a light house in the world. We are reflectors of the light of God.
Light and life are connected. Light is the source of life. (See John 1:3-4) God wants every Christian to hold forth the word of life as they go through each day. Let’s keep it simple, just shine for Jesus and whenever or wherever possible share the gospel!
Much of this comes down to your attitudes. Stop grumbling and complaining and being sour about everything. If Jesus is in you… share the joy! It’s contagious. The gospel is good news.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“14) Do all things without grumbling or disputing; 15) so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, 16) holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain.” Philippians 2:14-16
God wants us to be blameless and innocent in this world. We are to be “children of God beyond reproach in the midst of a crooked and preserve generation.” The contrast between a believer and the world should be huge!
We are to appear as lights in this present darkness. Why? Because we are the light of the world. (Matthew 5:14)
Think about this; the very first thing the Spirit of God did in the Bible was separate light from darkness. (Genesis 1:2-5) According to 1 John 1:5, “God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all.” The moment the Spirit of God comes into a believer after being born-again, He starts separating light from darkness in our lives. The source of light abides in us.
Ephesians 5:8 says, “for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord: walk as children of light.” We become what He is! The next verse talks about the fruit of light, which consists of all goodness and righteousness and truth. After salvation we are to no longer participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness.
Furthermore, Colossians 1:12 says our inheritance is with the saints in light. Why? The very next verse says we are translated out of the kingdom of darkness and into the kingdom of His beloved Son. The Holy Spirit places us in the Kingdom of Light. Every Christian should shine like a light house in the world. We are reflectors of the light of God.
Light and life are connected. Light is the source of life. (See John 1:3-4) God wants every Christian to hold forth the word of life as they go through each day. Let’s keep it simple, just shine for Jesus and whenever or wherever possible share the gospel!
Much of this comes down to your attitudes. Stop grumbling and complaining and being sour about everything. If Jesus is in you… share the joy! It’s contagious. The gospel is good news.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
