"For he who is least among you all--he is the greatest." (Luke 9:48)
We are to be a light in the darkness. What good is it if we are only light in with others who also have the light? In the same way, we should not hide the light in us. No, a light is most needed in the dark. There in the dark, it can be of good use.
We are to represent the Lord Jesus our Savior in the secular world. We are to spread the good news throughout the nations. What good is it if we only act like Christians among other Christians? No, we are to be the beacon of truth for the lost. Among the lost they can see our good deeds and praise our Father in heaven.
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." (
Matthew 5:14-16)