Jesus wants us to be like Him
You are the light of the world… Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 ESV)
If we have Jesus, we are His ambassadors
As the Father has sent Me, I also send you, (John 20:21)
Jesus wants us to follow His example
Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. (Philippians 2:5-7 ESV)
Unity within Christ is very important
Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God. (Ephesians 2:19)
Even if their beliefs are different from mine
Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! (Romans 12:15–16 NLT)
Reflect God’s light
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)
The light inside of believers will shine out
Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light. But when it is unhealthy, your body is filled with darkness. (Luke 11:34 NLT)
Darkness simply cannot exist in the presence of light
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. (John 8:12 ESV)
They love everyone
Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. (Colossians 3:10 NLT)
Love God by loving your neighbor
Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV)
Oh Jesus, why didn’t You come?
Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me. (Matthew 25:40 ESV)
Why would God choose the shepherds?
And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. (Luke 2:8-9)
That’s pretty awesome, but it’s also a challenge
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. (John 8:12 NIV)
Those who put matters in God’s hands and trust Him
Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. (Romans 12:21 NLT)
Jesus lived a life of perfect kindness
Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. (Ephesians 5:2)
“Too little”
Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them. (Luke 21:3 ESV)
Closely related
When the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy. (Titus 3:4-5 ESV)
The boy smiled
The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. (1 Timothy 1:5 NIV)