SPEAKER_00: When we live our lives in obedience to Jesus, choose to follow Him, Scripture describes our role as salt and light.
SPEAKER_00: You are the salt of the earth, Jesus says in Matthew 5.13.
SPEAKER_00: And later in verse 14, he says, You are the light of the world.
SPEAKER_00: Our relationship with Jesus is meant to be reflected to a world that desperately needs him.
SPEAKER_00: And as we walk in this reality, others will see our reflection of Jesus and be pointed to him.
SPEAKER_00: Let's read through Matthew 5.13 through 16 together.
SPEAKER_00: You are the salt of the earth.
SPEAKER_00: But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?
SPEAKER_00: It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
SPEAKER_00: You are the light of the world.
SPEAKER_00: A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
SPEAKER_00: Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.
SPEAKER_00: Instead, they put it on its stand and it gives light to everyone in the house.
SPEAKER_00: In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
SPEAKER_00: Ask God to remove distractions as we spend time praying today.
SPEAKER_00: Thank God that He has called you saw and light.
SPEAKER_00: Pray that they would see Christ clearly through your words and actions.
unknown: Amen.