Lights in This World.

     Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good...
              3 John 1:11a

     This world lies in darkness. We see evil abounding everywhere. Although this world is darkened by sin, we are called to shine forth as lights in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation (Phil 2:15). Dare to go against the current of this world! Let your lights shine forth in this dark day! As you joyfully follow Christ, your good behavior will become evident to all, proving that your deeds have been wrought in God. 

    Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
                Matthew 5:16

Integrity.

     Judge me, O Jehovah, for I have walked in mine integrity; I have trusted also in Jehovah without wavering,
     Examine me, O Jehovah, and prove me; try my heart and my mind.
                                        Psalm 26:1-2

     Integrity is a mark of an individual in love with the Savior. The one who longs to see Jesus will purify himself, as Christ is pure (1 John 3:2-3). As sin blocks our fellowship with God, it is essential that we allow His Spirit to try our hearts, to point out any impurity in us. Let us lay aside all that weighs us down, and the sin that so easily besets us and run the race with endurance (Hebrews 12:1-2),