Family Home Evening for Matthew 5; Luke 6

 Read Matthew 5:14-16

Activity

You will need a candle or flashlight and a bucket or something to cover the light source with.

To help children better understand the meaning of this scripture, turn off all of the lights in the room. Point out that sometimes there are so many things in the world that are evil and make people feel sad or scared. This sadness could make people feel dark inside, just like the room is dark. In this scripture, Jesus says that we are the light of the world. (Light the candle or turn on the flashlight.) Tell your children to notice how the light helps them to see the room and where they are going a lot better.

The light that we shine comes from following the example that Jesus showed us. When people know that we follow Jesus, and they see us do good things, then they will follow the light that we shine back to our Heavenly Father.

Sometimes, it is hard to make the right choice and tell people what we believe, because it might make us unpopular, we are worried that we might offend people, or some people may get angry with us. If we hide what to believe, it is the same as covering the light we have, or “putting t it under a bushel,” as the scripture said. (Cover the light) If we are trying to help people have hope, should we hide our light? No. We want everyone we meet to understand how happy believing in Heavenly Father’s great plan of happiness can make us. 

Our happiness leads us to serve others, and people will see how many good things we do, and some will believe in and thank Heavenly Father for sending good friends, for service that you might do for them, or for the joy and happiness that the gospel brings.

Discuss

How will you let your light shine before men?

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