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Scripture - Matthew 5:13-26

Observation - Let the light of Jesus shine within me. Place the lamp on a lampstand.
"Don't let Satan snuff it out."

Jesus was the fulfillment of the law of Moses.
Practice and teach the commands of Jesus. "Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven."

5:27 - "Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift."

Application - Let the light of Jesus fill me. Don't let Satan quench it. "Do not put out the Spirit's fire."

Always listen to my conscience. Always reconcile with my brother even if it is him who holds something against me, try to make it right.

Prayer - Jesus - you are light. Shine in my soul. Every crack and corner, please permeate. Help me to keep my conscience clear, help me to keep short accounts with you and others. Help me, Lord, to practice what I preach to others so I may not be disqualified from the race. Help me to run with my eyes on you, God. Help me to be aware of the enemy that wants to quench your fire within me... to defeat me. I pray for protection against the enemy and a clear, sound mind. Give me grace, Lord, to do your will today. Give me strength to walk in your ways and to find my delight in you alone, Lord. You alone, are my strength, my shield. To you alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship thee.