Matthew 5

"Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." That's a tough thing Jesus asks of us. I don't even believe that is attainable. We cannot be perfect as God is, but we can try. We can follow his commandments and work for his kingdom. I think that's all he wants from us, be the best you can be. Isn't that what Jesus was talking about in all of those rules he was handing out in this chapter. Treating others as you want to be treated, don't murder, don't cheat, don't divorce....

"You are the light of the world, let your light so shine before others so they know you are a child of God." This is a powerful statement, one we make during baptisms but one we should remind ourselves of everyday. We can be the light and show others' God's glory.