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War Room: Spirit-Empowered Light - Pentecostal (Matthew 5:13-16)

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Miss Clara's life is salt and light—her prayer-saturated presence preserves and illuminates everyone she encounters. Elizabeth learns to shine through Spirit-empowered transformation. Pentecostal theology connects Matthew 5:13-16 to Spirit empowerment: we shine brighter when Spirit-filled; our salt is saltier when anointed. The light is supernatural light—not just good behavior but Holy Spirit radiance. Miss Clara's influence came from her prayer life; her light was Spirit-generated. "Let your light shine"—the Spirit makes it possible; power-filled living makes it visible.

Topics & Themes

Spirit-empoweredanointed witnesssupernatural lightprayerradiance

Scripture References

Matthew 5:13-16

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adults

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