He never told Greeks, Romans, Christians, or outsiders, "You are the light."
He said it to Israel only — His covenant people.
To Israel — not to the nations.
Not to churches.
Not to Paul.
Not to Rome.
Only Israel was chosen to reflect Yhwh's light by obedience.
Yes — but only if they fully join the covenant.
Outsiders aren't "saved" by belief or emotion.
They are grafted in by obedience and repentance — just like Israel.
They must:
They are no longer outsiders.
They become part of Yhwh's priestly people.
And then — they too can shine light by living the truth.
Just like:
They said anyone is chosen just by belief.
They said they are now the light.
But they never joined the covenant.
They just took the title — and rejected the path.
✨ Yhwh never called the nations to be a light.
🛤️ He called Israel.
🤝 But anyone who joins His covenant — and walks in His ways — becomes Israel.
That's how outsiders shine.
By walking in the truth.
Not by name — but by obedience.