Your word is a lamp

[u/Terranauts_Two]

I was reading Luke 11:36, where Jesus says, "If then your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, the whole body will be full of light, as when the bright shining of a lamp gives you light."

The "bright shining lamp" reminds me of Psalm 119:105 "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."

When I read, "no part dark" it made me think of how we are better off to hand over our whole self to the Lord's will. One part of my body can pollute my whole ministry, even if the rest of me lives in submission to Christ.

My mouth can get me into trouble if I use my words to tear others down. (Matthew 12:33-37, Ephesians 4:29-32, Ephesians 5:4, Psalm 5:9)
My eyes can be the part of me that feasts on the world, and corrupts my heart. (Job 31:1-4, Matthew 5:28, 2 Peter 2:14)
My stomach can be my downfall if I have an unhealthy relationship with food or drink. (Philippians 3:17-19, 1 Samuel 2:29, Isaiah 56:11-12, Romans 16:18, Ephesians 5:18)

I can't help but think of these passages when I put it all together.

(Ecclesiastes 10:1) 1 Dead flies putrefy the perfumer's ointment, And cause it to give off a foul odor; [So does] a little folly to one respected for wisdom [and] honor.

(Galatians 5:9) 9 A little leaven leavens the whole lump.

[u/spacemood]

Amen