You Cannot Follow Jesus In Private

Send us Fan Mail Should Christians post the good they do or keep it quiet? That question sounds like a social media debate, but it quickly turns into a deeper challenge: Jesus says we are the light of the world, and a lamp doesn’t get turned on just to be covered. We talk through Matthew 5:14–16 and why “private faith” isn’t a category Scripture celebrates when the whole point is that people see our good works and give glory to our Father in heaven. We also tackle the fear behind hiding. Sometimes it’s shame. Sometimes it’s wanting to avoid awkward conversations. Sometimes it’s confusion about Matthew 6:3 and the warning against showing off. We draw a hard line between seeking attention and shining with the right motive. The issue isn’t visibility, it’s what kingdom we’re trying to build. If our faith never shows up in our words, our schedule, our relationships, or our service, we have to ask what fruit we’re actually producing. From there we get concrete: why we do outreach events, why community service matters, and why discipleship is more than content. We use vivid pictures like shrimping lights, the “Mahi effect,” and Moses wearing a veil to expose how often we cover up what God is doing because it might make people uncomfortable. We end with a simple challenge tied to our Be Salty rhythm: pray by name, help a neighbor, give freely, serve consistently, and yes, share in a way that points to Jesus instead of yourself. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s been keeping quiet, and leave a review that helps more people find the show. What’s one practical way you can let your light shine this week? https://www.facebook.com/MissionSentDeltona https://www.missionsent.org/resources