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Gospel Of Matthew: Community Analysis

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When I first came across the Gospel of Matthew, I was immediately drawn to Matthew 5:16: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” I liked the verse because it seemed to imply that, everyone was capable of shining bright. At that point in time, I was very much still discovering my role in the world and experimenting with different interests. I would often wonder about when I would have the opportunity to share the light in my soul to the community around me. Five years ago I became a member of the Shatin Baptist Church in Hong Kong. However, during the first two years, I was unable to find a sense of belonging with the community because I disliked participating in small group discussions. Instead, I often ran off to play with friends. Seeing this,My youth pastor and mentors put a lot of effort into trying to involve me with church activities more hoping I would find a sense of belonging there but my actions continued to disappoint them. I think back then, I was immature and I failed appreciate the hard work of the community around me. …show more content…

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