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  HOLD UP YOUR LIGHT
  by D.L. Moody
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Summary: We must hold up our light of faith to prevent others from
stumbling and to guide them towards a path of spiritual growth.

Topics: "Being a Light", "Guiding Others"
Scripture References: Matthew 5:14

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DESCRIPTION
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D.L. Moody shares a poignant story about a blind man carrying a lantern,
emphasizing that the light serves to prevent others from stumbling over
him. This illustrates the importance of Christians holding up their
light, shining brightly with the love and truth of God, so that others
may find their way and not fall into darkness. Moody encourages
believers to be a guiding light in the world, reflecting the radiance of
heaven in their lives.

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CONTENT
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Out west, a friend of mine was walking along one of the streets one dark
night, and saw approaching him a man with a lantern. As he came up close
to him he noticed by the bright light that the man seemed as if he had
no eyes. He went past, but the thought struck him, "Surely that man is
blind." He turned around and said, "My friend, are you not blind?"
"Yes." "Then what have you got the lantern for?" "I carry the lantern
that people may not stumble over me, of course," said the man. Let us
take a lesson from that blind man, and hold up our light, burning with
the clear radiance of heaven, that men may not stumble over us.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/dl-moody/hold-up-your-light/
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