Daily Wisdom: Matthew 5:16

Friday, June 19, 2026

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
— Matthew 5:16

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Matthew 5:16
Devo: Today's Verse
"In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
Let your Light Shine
Illustration of Matthew 5:16
Matthew 5:16 - Let the light of your life shine in such a way that other see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven.
They are watching!
Illustration of Matthew 5:16
Inspirational illustration of Matthew 5:16 -- In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Light!
Devo: What Jesus Did!
"[Jesus continued:] "You are the light of the world — like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a..."
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Illustration of Matthew 5:16 — In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

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