Distinctive of Discipleship Matthew 5:13-16 Salt Light

Distinctive of Discipleship Matthew 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world… In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Distinctive of Discipleship Matthew 5:13-16 Poor in spirit Mourning Meek Merciful Pure in heart Peacemakers Persecuted for righteousness sake Salt Communities

Distinctive of Discipleship Matthew 5:13-16 Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?... (James 2:5)

Distinctive of Discipleship Matthew 5:13-16 ‘ye’ are the salt…Not that you are to become more salty…Or…that that ye have the salt… (Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Discipleship, p69)

Distinctive of Discipleship Matthew 5:13-16 “You are red hot pepper for the whole earth!” In this way we are reminded that the statement refers not to status, as if it said “You are the World’s ethical elite,” but to function: “You must add zest to the life of the whole world.”… (Douglas R.A. Hare: Interpretation Commentary, Matthew, p44)

Distinctive of Discipleship Matthew 5:13-16 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light… (Psalm 36:9) Light Communities This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all… (1 John 1:5) You are the light of the world… (Matthew 5:14)

Distinctive of Discipleship Matthew 5:13-16 It is by seeing the cross and the community beneath it that men come to believe in God. But that is the light of the resurrection…(Bonhoeffer: The Cost Discipleship, P72)

Distinctive of Discipleship Matthew 5:13-16 Your Deeds In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven… (Matthew 5:13-16)

Distinctive of Discipleship Matthew 5:13-16

Distinctive of Discipleship Matthew 5:13-16

Distinctive of Discipleship Matthew 5:13-16