Light vs. Dark imagery is very common in the Bible. In fact, when seeing a vision of God, or meeting an angel, the text typically describes the scene by reference to dazzlingly bright light. The Apostle Paul utilizes this analogy often, telling us that we were in darkness but now have seen the Light of Christ. Here in Ephesians, however, Paul goes a step further. He proclaims that we WERE darkness but now in the Lord we ARE light. It isn't about the place, but the person. God's power not only transforms this world, it transforms human beings.
As Children of the Light, we now must embrace goodness, righteousness, and truth. Additionally, we cannot have anything to do with the deeds of our former darkness, instead we must expose such deeds that the light may continue to overcome evil.
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