Date: July 27, 2008
Matthew 5:13-16
13"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Effect of Salt
- Salt preserves: Christians are to preserve the world from moral decay
- Salt flavors: Christians are to bring true happiness and hope to the world
- Light Reveals and gives direction to the truth-Christians are to lead others to the true light which is Christ
- By sharing God's word with them - God's Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path(Ps 119;105)
- By our good works - True religion is to look after orphans and widows in their distress (James 1:19), I was hungry and you gave me(Jesus) something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink...(Matthew 25:31ff)
