Jesus wondered… How can I help them remember?
Salt and light (13–16). Tasteless salt and hidden light are good for nothing! Salt arrests decay in our world, and light banishes darkness. Salt is hidden, but light is visible. Both are needed in the world, and both must give of themselves in serve.
Matthew 5:13-16
What we need to know? We are meant to have an impact on the world for the kingdom, not just enjoy its benefits.
Why we need to know it? To understand God’s good and perfect will for your life. (It is your destiny)
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 underfoot.
How we lose our saltiness? Compromise “waters” down our faith…
- Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither 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.
What we need to do?Be The Light and share the fruit it bears
- Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Why do we need to do it? Completes our purpose and To Give God Glory
16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.