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It Is a Wonderful Life: What If You Had Never Been Born (Matthew 5:14-16)

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George Bailey in It Is a Wonderful Life wishes he had never been born, and Clarence the angel grants his wish. George discovers Bedford Falls has become Pottersville - without his quiet heroism, everything changed. Jesus said you are the light of the world; a city on a hill cannot be hidden. George never knew he was light because light does not see its own shining. The film reveals what every despairing person needs to see: your life has mattered more than you know. The ripples of kindness extend beyond sight. George small faithfulnesses - staying when he wanted to leave, giving when he had little - created the town he loved.

Topics & Themes

significancecommunitydespairfaithfulnessimpacthope

Scripture References

Matthew 5:14-16Galatians 6:9Hebrews 6:10

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