GQM One Focus: BEING THE LIGHT

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GQM One Focus Theme: BEING THE LIGHT

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"...that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world..." —Philippians 2:15

All true believers are children of God (John 1:12-14). However, to live without blemish as God's children requires diligent effort. Part of the reason this is difficult is because of the sin inherent to the world around us. Believers are to be in the world, not of it, leading to difficult situations, and temptation. Yet believers are called to stand out as unique and powerful examples: "lights in the world." Paul's words closely resemble Jesus who taught, "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven" (Matthew 5:16).

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How can I live in the world not of the world?

All Ages Articles

What did Jesus mean when He said, 'I am the Light of the World' (John 8:12)?

What does it mean that Jesus is the true light (John 1:9)?

What does it mean that the light shines in the darkness (John 1:5)?

What does it mean that people loved darkness rather than light (John 3:19)?

What does 'the Lord is my light and my salvation' (Psalm 27:1) mean?

What does it mean that in Him was life, and the life was the light of men (John 1:4)?

Why does Mark 4:21 reference a light under a basket?

What does it mean for Christians to be in the world but not of the world?

What does it look like to let your light shine before others (Matthew 5:16)?

What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16)?

Teens & Young Adults

How is Jesus the light of the world (John 8:12)?

What does it mean to be in the world, but not of the world?

Should I be prepared to step outside my comfort zone?

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