# Matthew 5:16 Meaning Help Please! **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [September 29, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.victoriousinprayer.com/t/matthew-5-16-meaning-help-please/1705 "2026-09-29T18:11:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
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Both. The verse says “good works” and doesn’t rank them, so the cashier interaction and the gospel conversation are the same light at different wattages. Matthew 5:16 is Jesus saying your good works should be visible enough that people trace them back to God and give Him the credit. [Patience in traffic](https://forum.victoriousinprayer.com/t/what-does-the-bible-say-about-judging-others-and-anger/1699) earns you credibility for bigger conversations later. The key phrase is “that they may glorify your Father.” Treat the cashier well and be ready to explain why. --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.victoriousinprayer.com/t/matthew-5-16-meaning-help-please/1705)._