Salt and Light

Followers of Christ are called to be the salt of the world that is in decay and the light of the world that is in darkness. God has given each of us a window of opportunity on this side of heaven to declare his goodness to those around us. Yes, we live in a broken, sin-sick world. However, the hope that we have experienced in Jesus was never meant to be held close to our chest. We are to share it with our words and actions to world around us.

Matthew 5:13-16

1. You are the salt of the earth
a. Salt preserves
b. Salt stings
c. Salt promotes thirst
d. Salt produces change
e. Salt provides flavor

2. You are the light of the world
a. John 3:19
b. John 8:12
c. “The greatest hindrance to the advance of the gospel worldwide is the failure of the lives of God’s people.” – John Stott
d. “This generation is responsible for this generation of souls on the earth.” – Keith Green