It is oftentimes so difficult to discern the true value of things, and especially where people are concerned, as we live in a world where some think nothing of plagiarizing, imitating, and acting out a learned behavior. Sad to say that the Family of God, where one should be safe and protected from such, is not immunized to deception; with some not even knowing they are deceivers, or being deceived. Today’s Scripture declares that in the day of darkness that light arises for the upright (One who behaves in a moral or honorable manner). Luke 11: 33: says, “No one after lighting a lamp, puts it in a cellar, nor under a peck measure, but on the lamp-stand in order that those who enter may see the light.” When the times get rough, it is the person who has received and adheres to “Jesus Who is Light of the world,” that stands out from among all those who walk after the counsel of this world. That person demonstrates graciousness (displaying divine grace), compassion (sympathy for the suffering of others, often including a desire to help) and righteousness (In right standing with God). In verses 34 + 35; we read, “The lamp of your body is your eye; when your eye is clear (healthy), then your whole body is also full of light, but when it is bad, your body also is full of darkness. Then watch out that the light in you may not be darkness;” Here we have Jesus giving us the link and…
