Thursday, March 18, 2010

Two Lights

There are basically two kinds of messengers of the gospel, those who are very visible and those who are not. The visible messengers include evangelists, preachers, teachers and street witnesses. Those who are not so visible include faithful workers, family members and friendly individuals. Jesus calls the first group lights set on a hill. He calls the second group lights in the home.

Both are given the instruction to carry the Lord's message verbally and with good works. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Mathew 5:14-16). Good works is not enough. People from all religions or who are not religious at all do good works. It is the marriage of good works and the message of salvation that points to Christ. One without the other is fruitless.