1 John 1:6: If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.
“God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). When we were saved, God called us out of darkness into His light (1 Peter 2:9). We are children of light (1 Thes. 5:5). Those who do wrong hate light (John 3:19–21). When light shines in on us, it reveals our true nature (Eph. 5:8–13). Light produces life and growth and beauty, but sin is darkness; and darkness and light cannot exist in the same place. If we are walking in the light, the darkness has to go. If we are holding to sin, then the light goes. There is no middle ground, no vague “gray” area, where sin is concerned. How do Christians try to cover up their sins? By telling lies! First, we tell lies to others (1 John 1:6). We want our Christian friends to think we are “spiritual,” so we lie about our lives and try to make a favorable impression on them. We want them to think that we are walking in the light, though in reality we are walking in the darkness. 1
Loving Him
When taking a quality portrait picture of a friend, understanding how to use the right amount of light will determine the outcome. Your picture will either be overexposed, underexposed, or just right. The same principle is true for living the Christian life. The beauty of your testimony is determined by the amount of light in your life. When you walk in the light, everything is in focus. When you walk in the shadows, important features are hidden. If God took a picture of your life today, would He be happy with the results? What areas need more light? Would it be developed in black and white or would it be with colorful brilliance? Is there a lot of motion, but very little devotion?
Loving Others
Lord, thank You for calling me out of darkness, and for keeping me out of the darkness. – TWEET IT
Changing Me
The test of true fellowship is determined by the amount of light in our lives.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
