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Nov 9
"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.
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 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. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 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. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
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Nov 9
Matthew 5:13-16
"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."
Application in Our Context
In our modern society, the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5:13-16 are still relevant and essential for Christian discipleship.
Salt of the Earth:
- Preserve and Season: Christians are called to be a preserving and seasoning influence in society. We are to promote righteousness, justice, and peace.
- Lose Its Flavor: If we fail to live according to God's principles, we lose our effectiveness as agents of change. We become irrelevant and fail to make a positive impact.
Light of the World:
- Illuminate and Guide: Christians are called to be a source of light in a world often filled with darkness. We are to share the truth of the gospel and guide people to salvation.
- Not Hidden: Our influence should not be hidden or diminished. We are to boldly proclaim our faith and let our actions demonstrate the transformative power of Christ.
- Shine Brightly: Our good works should be evident to all, leading others to recognize God's goodness and glorify Him.
Implications for Today:
- Be Intentionally Salt and Light: We must intentionally live our lives in a way that reflects our calling as salt and light.
- Resist Compromise: We must guard against compromising our values and beliefs, lest we lose our effectiveness.
- Share Our Faith Boldly: We need to be bold in sharing our faith with others, even in the face of opposition.
- Be a Model of Christlikeness: Our actions and attitudes should consistently point people to Christ and His love.
- Let Our Light Illuminate the Darkness: In a world that often seems dark and hopeless, we are called to be beacons of hope and renewal.
"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."
Application in Our Context
In our modern society, the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5:13-16 are still relevant and essential for Christian discipleship.
Salt of the Earth:
- Preserve and Season: Christians are called to be a preserving and seasoning influence in society. We are to promote righteousness, justice, and peace.
- Lose Its Flavor: If we fail to live according to God's principles, we lose our effectiveness as agents of change. We become irrelevant and fail to make a positive impact.
Light of the World:
- Illuminate and Guide: Christians are called to be a source of light in a world often filled with darkness. We are to share the truth of the gospel and guide people to salvation.
- Not Hidden: Our influence should not be hidden or diminished. We are to boldly proclaim our faith and let our actions demonstrate the transformative power of Christ.
- Shine Brightly: Our good works should be evident to all, leading others to recognize God's goodness and glorify Him.
Implications for Today:
- Be Intentionally Salt and Light: We must intentionally live our lives in a way that reflects our calling as salt and light.
- Resist Compromise: We must guard against compromising our values and beliefs, lest we lose our effectiveness.
- Share Our Faith Boldly: We need to be bold in sharing our faith with others, even in the face of opposition.
- Be a Model of Christlikeness: Our actions and attitudes should consistently point people to Christ and His love.
- Let Our Light Illuminate the Darkness: In a world that often seems dark and hopeless, we are called to be beacons of hope and renewal.
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