Christian Life Ministries

One of the most confusing parts about scripture is when Jesus talks about being salt and light to the world.  Here's the passage: Matthew 5:13-16

"13 You are the salt of the earth.  But if the salt loses it's saltiness, how can it be made salty again?  It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

14 You are the light of the world.  A city on a hill can't be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.  Instead they put it on it's stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.16  In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven."

Salt:

Salt is as most people know give other foods flavor and more taste.  Jesus wants us to keep the word fresh and keep it fresh in our hearts.  In 13, it says "if it loses it's saltiness, how can it be made salty again?" Once you lose the Word, and don't hide it in your hearts, it will be worthless only to be "trampled by men".

Light:

Remember the song in sunday school that was titled "This Little Light of Mine"?  If you don't remember, watch this...

Ok, that was kind of for fun.  There is a point to that song though.  We don't want to hide our light.  We want it to shine for everybody to see, every day.  We should always be ready to share the Gospel whenever we get a opportunity.  So let's our light shine for the Lord!

Next part is over Loving your enemies in Matthew 5:43-48.

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