July 27

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)

We see very few illuminated Christians. If every one of us was illuminated by the Spirit of God, how we could light up the churches! But to have a lantern without any light, would be a nuisance. Many Christians carry along lanterns and say, “I wouldn’t give up my religion for yours.” They talk about religion. The religion that has no fire is like painted fire. These are artificial Christians.

Do you belong to that class? You can tell. If you can’t, your friends can.

May 23

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)

If a man has not grace to keep his temper, he is not fit to work for God. If he cannot live uprightly at home, he is not fit for God’s service; and the less he does the better. But he can keep his temper, he can live uprightly at home, by the grace of God.