Biblical Text

“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5.14-16, NRSV)

Reflection Video

For the video with the first reflection on Matthew 5.14-16 click here.

Questions

• How would a focus on your personal purity alter the way in which you relate to others? How would a focus on relating rightly to others affect your personal purity?
• Do you think personal purity includes relational purity or the other way round? What does your answer tell you about how important you believe you are?
• What concrete steps could you take to let your discipleship affect your relationships? What are some “good works” you can do that would lead others to praise God?