Lesson from

SALT & LIGHT

Matthew 5:13-16New
International Version (NIV)
Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16
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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.
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. 16 In the same way, let your light shine
before others, that they may see your good
deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
 I. Salt of the Earth v.13a
A. Salt is an important mineral
i. Gives flavor
ii. Cleansing agent
iii. Preserves (as preservatives)
e.g. Covenant of Salt ; Numbers 18:19
19 Whatever is set aside from the holy offerings the

Israelites present to the LORD I give to you and your sons

and daughters as your perpetual share. It is an everlasting
covenant of salt before the LORD for both you and your
offspring.
 I. Salt of the Earth v.13a
B. As Salt of the Earth
i. Joy of Christian Life living it out.
ii. Sharing Christ as the one who purify (cleanse) us
from all our sins. save others by snatching them from fire
(Jude 1:23a)
iii. Preserving the earth from the corruptions of sin.
to others show mercy, mixed with fear -hating even the clothing
stained by corrupted flesh. (Jude 1:23b)
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iii. God chooses you.
iv. You are called for this purpose.
 I. Salt of the Earth v.13a
C. Can salt loses its saltiness?
i. It is a hypothetical statement
ii. Salt is extremely stable and cannot lose its flavor.
iii. Salt is good because of its saltiness.
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Ephesians 2:10
10 For we are Gods handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do

good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Light of the World v.14a
A. God is Light
i. Psalms 118:27a
The Lord is God, He has made his light shine on
us.
ii. 1 John 2:8
Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is
seen in him and in you, because the darkness is
passing and the true light is already shining.
III. Psalms 119:105
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my
path.
Light of the World v.14a
B. It is Visible to all v.14
Seen at a distance it guides
Seen close up it illuminates
You cant hide a city that is on a hill.
You are the light of the world.
You=light; world =surroundings

C. It should be Visible to all, at all times v.15

Light is worthless if hidden.
You can hide a lamp, but dont (normally) do so.
Light of the World v.14a
D. Light always shines and it overcomes
darkness. v. 16
E. The recipient of Light becomes a light
shinning outwardly.
Let your light shine in such a way God is
glorified.
D. Believers are called people of Light.
The Difference between Christians and Non-Believers both
doing good deeds that the former glorifies God , while the latter
glorifies self.
Conclusions
1. Christs calling.
2. Christs task to us.
3. Christs expectations to us that is to bring
glory to the Father in heaven.
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1 Peter 2:12 (NIV)
12 Live such good lives among the pagans that,

though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may

see your good deeds and glorify God on the day
he visits us.