Salt & Light - Message

Matthew 5:13–16

You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

If being salt and light is your calling as a Christian, what obstacles or fears might keep you from shining brightly?

What do Salt & Light have in common?

They change the environment that they are applied to.

The enhance the item to see or taste

They show what is hidden

A Salt & Light Christian can bring out the best in person

Jesus says let your light shine so others may see your good works and give glory to your Father. What’s one specific way you could do this in your daily life this week?

Note: Light

Highlights Dispels Darkness Sometimes Piercing Most of the time is Calming

Proximity - What People Observe How you move How you act How you handle a Situation

Salt

Preservative Enhances

Personal - Relational Preservative It requires direct contact

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