Scripture
Mark 4:21-23
He said to them, "Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don't you put it on its stand? For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.”
Story
I was confronted last week by someone that I had offended someone else. I was told by this individual that speaking about such things might push people away from Jesus instead of to Jesus. I challenged him saying, “Am I supposed to please men or please God?” He responded that more people are won over by how we live and not by what we say. This irritated me because what we say is a sign of how we live and vice versa. I understand his thought but I do not agree that true Christians should remain silent. Then a verse came to mind 2 Corinthians 6:14, “What fellowship can light have with darkness?”
Thought
When light and dark collide there are tensions. If no tensions exist then you've got your dimmer switch engaged.
Showing posts with label light. Show all posts
Showing posts with label light. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
dW 04.25.07
scripture
John 12:44-46
Then Jesus cried out, "When a man believes in me, he does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me (God the Father). When he looks at me, he sees the one who sent me. I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness"
quote
There is no congealment. Light and darkness can not coexist. Good and evil are completely mutually exclusive. God abides no rivals. -Isqua Istari
John 12:44-46
Then Jesus cried out, "When a man believes in me, he does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me (God the Father). When he looks at me, he sees the one who sent me. I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness"
quote
There is no congealment. Light and darkness can not coexist. Good and evil are completely mutually exclusive. God abides no rivals. -Isqua Istari
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
dW 03.21.07
scripture
John 3:19-21
This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God."
quote
AW Tozer wrote, "But, oh, the grace of God! God through the plan of salvation in Jesus Christ will go beyond our merits, beyond that which we deserve. Even if our sins have been like a mountain, it is the grace of God that assures our forgiveness." Who Put Jesus on the Cross? - page 39.
John 3:19-21
This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God."
quote
AW Tozer wrote, "But, oh, the grace of God! God through the plan of salvation in Jesus Christ will go beyond our merits, beyond that which we deserve. Even if our sins have been like a mountain, it is the grace of God that assures our forgiveness." Who Put Jesus on the Cross? - page 39.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
dw 03.06.07
scripture
2 Corinthians 6:14
Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
Ephesians 5:8
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.
1 Thessalonians 5:5
You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
quote
We ask God to forgive us for our evil thoughts and evil temper, but rarely, if ever, ask Him to forgive us for our sadness. Joy is regarded as a happy accident of the Christian life, an ornament and a luxury, rather than a duty.
R.W. Dale
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note
I had someone email me yesterday with a brilliant idea. They asked, “Would you want to spread the making of the dW around to the other members? Others could make them up once in awhile and send them to you for distribution.” So I told this person that I loved the idea and asked them to be the first to contribute. J If you would like to contribute to the dW, then please send me an email with a verse and a quote/illustration. Keep in mind that these a small bites to chew on during the day. I look forward to see how God is speaking to you through His Word.
You can visit http://www.biblegateway.com for scripture.
2 Corinthians 6:14
Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
Ephesians 5:8
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.
1 Thessalonians 5:5
You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
quote
We ask God to forgive us for our evil thoughts and evil temper, but rarely, if ever, ask Him to forgive us for our sadness. Joy is regarded as a happy accident of the Christian life, an ornament and a luxury, rather than a duty.
R.W. Dale
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note
I had someone email me yesterday with a brilliant idea. They asked, “Would you want to spread the making of the dW around to the other members? Others could make them up once in awhile and send them to you for distribution.” So I told this person that I loved the idea and asked them to be the first to contribute. J If you would like to contribute to the dW, then please send me an email with a verse and a quote/illustration. Keep in mind that these a small bites to chew on during the day. I look forward to see how God is speaking to you through His Word.
You can visit http://www.biblegateway.com for scripture.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
dW 02.16.07
scripture
Matthew 5:13, 14-16
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
lyrics
we are not alone, we feel an unseen love
we are sons and heirs of grace
we are children of a light that never dims
a love that never dies, keep your chin up child
and wipe the tears from your eyes
stand ready and tall, reflect the light
- thrice
Matthew 5:13, 14-16
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
lyrics
we are not alone, we feel an unseen love
we are sons and heirs of grace
we are children of a light that never dims
a love that never dies, keep your chin up child
and wipe the tears from your eyes
stand ready and tall, reflect the light
- thrice
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