Counsels on Lifestyle

Counsel #1 — Glory To God

Picture: Counsel #1 — Glory To God CLi 64.1

Your example of living and loving like Jesus is a light that shines bringing glory to God.^[57] Choose to encourage others as God has encouraged you (Isaiah 41:10). Being an example does not come by forcing yourself, but rather choosing to let Jesus’ light shine into your mind and heart — asking Him to abide in you. Resist the dimness of doubt and unbelief in His promises and claim by faith Jesus’ perfect life to cover your sinful one. Then you can be a light in the world, and not cast shadows of darkness into the pathways of others. CLi 64.2

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 NKJV CLi 64.3

“Pour forth upon your neighbors the rich rays of light received from the Sun of Righteousness; flash upon your friends in the world the bright gems of light and truth imparted to you abundantly from the throne of God…. Go on from light to a greater light, catching more and more the bright beams from the Sun of Righteousness, and shine more and more unto the perfect day.” Ellen White in Our Father Cares, p. 127 CLi 64.4

Reflect: When we submit to Jesus fully, our lives shine naturally for His glory. What type of environment, places, or attitudes could help you surrender totally to Jesus? CLi 64.5