Light and people of God

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Scripture often uses light as a symbol of the people of God, and especially the manner in which believers are able and required to reflect the glory of God in a dark world of sin.

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The people of God as the light of the world

Matthew 5:14–16 ESV
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, 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 who is in heaven.
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Examples of believers acting as light to the world

Moses on Mount Sinai:

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the righteous ruler, fully realised in Jesus Christ; Job as a counsellor; John the Baptist; Stephen; the Philippian church

God is the source of the light of his people

God and his law as the source of light

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The gospel of forgiveness as a source of light

Acts 26:17–18 ESV
delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending you to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
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The people of God are called to live in his light

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