Many do not know what is the matter with them. They want light and see no ray. They are calling for help and they hear no response. (OHC 297.4) To every soul born into Christ's kingdom is given a solemn charge. Let your light so shine before men that they, by seeing your good works, shall glorify your Father which is in heaven. (OHC 297.2) The deep struggles of my own soul against temptations, the earnest longings of my mind and heart to know God and Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour, and to have assurance, peace, and rest in their love, lead me to desire every day to be where the beams of the Sun of Righteousness can shine upon me. (OHC 297.5) Jesus does not bid the Christian to strive to shine, but just to let his light shine in clear and distinct rays to the world. Do not hide it under a bed or under a bushel, but set it on a candlestick, that it may give light to all that are in the house. (OHC 297.3), EGWW