Matt 5:13 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 by men.

Matt 5:14-16 14 "You are the light of the world. A city 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.

Matt 5:16 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Ps 14:2-3 2 The Lord looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. 3 All have turned aside, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.

Col 2:13 13 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ.

Col 2:13 13 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ.

Salt inlfuences the taste of food

Salt losing its saltiness is a metaphor for a Christian who has lost his ability to influence society for God.

“Christians keep some aspects of Christian faith and practice, but they adopt the more fundamental values and worldviews of the dominant culture. Faith is for Sunday services and does not shape the way they actually live. Their life style is fundamentally no different from those around them.” “

We can lose our “saltiness” when….. We adopt the standards of the world.

We can lose our “saltiness” when….. We adopt the standards of the world. We do not make a stand for Christ.

Salt has to contact food to make the difference.

Matt 5:14-15 14 "You are the light of the world. A city 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.

Matt 5:16 In the same way let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Light illuminates its surroundings – 2 outcomes of illumination Men give glory to God Light presents the contrast of a life in Christ to that of worldly living.

Standing up for Christ where He has placed you is your responsibility