LUKE 8:16-17
(16) No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. (17) For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.
COMMENTARY:
Brethren in the Lord, in this context Jesus stressed the need for Christians to be productive with their talents in the churches; by doing so, others will see their good works and glorify the father in heaven.
The Lord gave all his children various talents to implement in life; either in the churches or secular world. When we fail to use our talents, the Spirit in us is grieved and our lights are deemed; we also hinder the Spirit from doing the will of the father who gave the talent.
(I Corinthians 12:4-7) Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. (5) And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. (6) And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. (7) But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
CONCLUSION:
Brethren in the Lord, there is nothing secret that shall not be known abroad for the Holy Spirit reveals hidden secrets; therefore let us not hide our gifts, but utilize them to serve (one another, the churches or at work) through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
(Mathew 5:16) Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Amen and Amen!
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