Shine as lights in the world!

"In the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as
lights in the world."-Philippians 2:15

We use lights to make manifest. A Christian man should so shine in his
life, that a person could not live with him a week without knowing the
gospel. His conversation should be such that all who are about him
should clearly perceive whose he is, and whom he serves; and should see the
image of Jesus reflected in his daily actions. Lights are intended for
guidance. We are to help those around us who are in the dark. We are to
hold forth to them the Word of life. We are to point sinners to the
Saviour, and the weary to a divine resting-place. Men sometimes read their
Bibles, and fail to understand them; we should be ready, like Philip,
to instruct the inquirer in the meaning of God's Word, the way of
salvation, and the life of godliness. Lights are also used for warning. On
our rocks and shoals a light-house is sure to be erected. Christian men
should know that there are many false lights shown everywhere in the
world, and therefore the right light is needed. The wreckers of Sa!
tan are always abroad, tempting the ungodly to sin under the name of
pleasure; they hoist the wrong light, be it ours to put up the true
light upon every dangerous rock, to point out every sin, and tell what it
leads to, that so we may be clear of the blood of all men, shining as
lights in the world. Lights also have a very cheering influence, and so
have Christians. A Christian ought to be a comforter, with kind words on
his lips, and sympathy in his heart; he should carry sunshine wherever
he goes, and diffuse happiness around him.

Gracious Spirit dwell with me;
I myself would gracious be,
And with words that help and heal
Would thy life in mine reveal,
And with actions bold and meek
Would for Christ my Saviour speak.