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\u201c18. But the path of the just is<\/em> as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 19. The way of the wicked is<\/em> as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.<\/strong>\u201d
Proverbs 4:18-19 <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Everyone understands the difference between light and dark.\nThey are opposites. In one, you can see clearly, in the other you cannot. In\nthe darkness, much can be hidden and unseen. Sometimes we think of the scary\nthings \u2013 seen or unseen \u2013 in the darkness. See what King Solomon recorded for\nus to read: \u201c18. But the path of the just is<\/em> as the shining light,\nthat shineth more and more unto the perfect day. <\/strong>19. The way of the wicked is<\/em> as darkness: they know not at what\nthey stumble<\/strong>\u201d (Proverbs 4:18-19).\nThese are two separate ways. They are in contrast one with the other. The way\nof light, shines more and more. This helps one understand that the path becomes\nbrighter and brighter, where one is able to see and comprehend what is before\nthem better and better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is this light that shines? See what Jesus said in the\nbook of John. \u201cThen spake Jesus\nagain unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me\nshall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life<\/strong>\u201d (John 8:12). Jesus is The Light<\/em><\/strong>. Those\nwho believe in Him (Christians) are to walk in that light, not in darkness. Understand\nwhy Jesus came: \u201cI am come a light\ninto the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness<\/strong>\u201d\n(John 12:46). There is a choice:\nlight or darkness. For those who do not want to walk in darkness, they should\nchoose Jesus, the Light of the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So why doesn\u2019t everyone choose light, believing in Jesus? When\npeople reject God and His commandments, the land fills with \u201cdarkness.\u201d  See what Jesus said, \u201cAnd this is the condemnation, that light is\ncome into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their\ndeeds were evil<\/strong>\u201d (John 3:19).\nThere are those who prefer the deeds one finds in the darkness \u2013 evil deeds.\nThose evil deeds are sin that separates people from God. Read why Jesus told\nPaul to go preach the Gospel message: \u201cTo open their eyes, and<\/em> to turn them<\/em> from darkness to\nlight, and from<\/em> the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive\nforgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith\nthat is in me<\/strong>\u201d (Acts 26:18). One can understand that those who\nchoose evil deeds, walking in darkness, are under the power of Satan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that Jesus came to set people free from that darkness to walk as\nHis dear children in Him (the Light).What can we learn about those who choose\nto hear the Gospel message of Jesus, turning from those evil deeds done in\ndarkness (sin)? \u201cFor ye were\nsometimes darkness, but now are ye<\/em> light in the Lord: walk as children\nof light<\/strong>\u201d (Ephesians 5:8). Those who choose Him have the light of\nJesus in their hearts and lives. Christians are taught to walk as children of\nlight for a Christian cannot walk in \u201cdarkness\u201d (sin).  \u201cIf we say that we have fellowship with\nhim, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth<\/strong>\u201d (1 John 1:6). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we continue to read, we find more instruction that\nChristians are to heed. \u201c11. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful\nworks of darkness, but rather reprove them.<\/em> <\/strong>12. For it is a shame even to speak of\nthose things which are done of them in secret<\/strong>\u201d (Ephesians 5:11-12). Do not be one who has the Light of\nJesus in your heart and mind, yet continues to walk with those who chose to\nremain in darkness. Instead, we are to tell them about Jesus and encourage them\nto choose the Light of life. As Christians (God\u2019s people), we are to be\ndifferent \u2013 not like the \u201cworld\u201d around us \u201c14. Wherefore he saith, Awake\nthou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee\nlight. 15. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16.\nRedeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not\nunwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is<\/em><\/strong>\u201d (Ephesians 5:14-17). Wake up! For Jesus will give you\nlight (illuminating your path \u2013 remember Psalm 119:105: \u201cThy word is<\/em> a lamp unto my feet, and\na light unto my path<\/strong>\u201d), then walk cautiously as wise, and understand\nwhat the Lord has planned for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you walk in darkness, not knowing at what you stumble? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or, have you chosen the path of the just that is as the shining light? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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