Matthew 5:13-16
Big Idea: A Life Truly Transformed By God Faithfully Impacts The World For God
2 Ways I Impact The World For God:
1) Be Salt In A Decaying World (v. 13)
Being Salt:
1) Defines my identity
2) Calls me to action
“Salt is good, but if the salt lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
-Mark 9:50
2) Be Light In A Dark World (v. 14-16)
“In him (Jesus) was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
-John 1:4-5
“Jesus spoke to them saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’”
-John 8:12
5 Ways To Shine My Light Brightly For Christ Every Day:
1) Noticeably share & show God’s love near and far.
2) Provide direction
3) Expose danger
4) Demonstrate warm hospitality
5) Share hope