Are We Shining as Lights?

Philippians 2:12-13 ESV

“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.”

In the verses prior to this, we read that we are to be of one mind and of one love with Christ and with our brothers and sisters in Christ who are also of one mind and one love as that of Christ. We are not to do anything out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility we are to consider others and their legitimate needs as more significant than ourselves and that of our own interests, following the example of Jesus Christ.

Therefore (a cause and effect), we are to do these things, because if we…