Light Of Christ

"Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
(Matthew 5:16) 

I realized today that I talk a lot about this element of "light" and the "Light of Christ." For some reason it hit me today that some of you reading this may not know what I'm talking about when I say this. Today I hope I can give you understanding of the things I am saying when I use these phrases concerning the "Light Of Christ", "Light in their eyes", etc. Today I want to help you understand what LIGHT is.

The bible dictionary says this about the the Light Of Christ: "The Light of Christ is just what the words imply: enlightenment, knowledge, and an uplifting, ennobling, persevering influence that comes upon mankind because of Jesus Christ. For instance, Christ is the 'true light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world'."

LDS.org says this about The Light Of Christ: " The Light of Christ is the divine energy, power, or influence that proceeds from God through Christ and gives life and light to all things. (Doctrine and Covenants 88:6-13) The Light Of Christ influences people for good and prepares them to receive the Holy Ghost. One manifestation of the Light of Christ is what we call a conscience."
"Conscience is a manifestation of the Light of Christ, enabling us to judge good from evil. The prophet Mormon taught: 'The Spirit of Christ is given to every man, that he may know good from evil; wherefore, I show unto you the way to judge; for every thing which inviteth to do good, and to persuade to believe in Christ, is sent forth by the power and gift of Christ; wherefore ye may know with a perfect knowledge it is of God.' (Moroni 7:16, 18)"
"As people learn more about the gospel, their consciences become more sensitive (Moro. 7:12–19). People who hearken to the light of Christ are led to the gospel of Jesus Christ (D&C 84:46–48)."
Doctrine and Covenants 88:49-50 reads: "The light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehendeth it not; nevertheless, the day shall come when you shall comprehend even God, being quickened in him and by him. (50) Then shall ye know that ye have seen me, that I am, and that I am the true light that is in you, and that you are in me; otherwise ye could not abound."

(A link for additional information and scriptures will be listed at the end of this post.)


Alright, if you are unsure about this whole "light" thing, I just threw a ton of information at you and your head is probably spinning. Let me share with you a few videos that may help explain the references I just shared.
Video #1: Light Of Christ
Video #2: Patterns of Light: The Light Of Christ
Video #3: Patterns of Light: Discerning Light
Video #4: Patterns of Light: Spirit of Revelation

I just want to close with my testimony of the Light of Christ. The light of Christ has changed my life and I know that it is real. I see it every single day in the eyes of those people I am around. I know that this light has changed lives and influenced others for good. I know that every single one of us is born with this light, and I know that if we choose the right the light grows and grows. However if we do not choose the right the light diminishes. I want to encourage each of you reading this to let that light grow each and every day. This light will grow by the small and simple things. The gospel really isn't that complicated, so allow it change you and allow the light to grow. I know your example and light will bless the lives of many. Never give up, and remember always that The Lord loves you and that YOU are a child of a King!

In the Name of Jesus Christ,
Amen

Love,
Samantha

These links will contain more information regarding Light
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