"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.”
LECTIO & MEDITATIO
When Jesus to us being the light of the world, He is referring to the good works we do in the world. Let men see your good works, then they will give glory to your Father in heaven. The Old Testament prophecy in Isaiah 49: 6 refers to God’s Servant would be a light to the nations which is fulfilled only in Christ Himself and also by Christians who bear witness to Christ.
The salt and light which Jesus used have much to me about Christian responsibilities in the world:
1. There is a fundamental difference between Christians and non-Christians, between the Church and the world.
2. We must accept the responsibility of this difference.
The function of salt is largely negative – it prevents decay.
The function of light is positive – it illumines the darkness.
Jesus calls us to exert a double influence on the community by arresting decay and bringing light in the darkness ie. to stop the spread of evil and to promote the spread of truth and goodness.
CONTEMPLATIO / PRAYER
Lord Jesus, help me be an influence to the world.
Amen
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