There is not a Christian who
cannot preach sermons every day, at home and among neighbours and friends,
by the beauty of holiness in his own common life. Wherever a true
Christian goes his life ought to be an inspiration. Our silent influence
ought to touch other lives with blessing. People ought to feel stronger,
happier, more earnest after meeting us. Our very faces ought to shed
light, shining like holy lamps into sad and weary hearts. Our lives ought
to be benedictions to human sorrow and need all about us.
Matthew 5:14-16: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (KJV) |