1. Matthew 5:13 – 1 Thessalonians 1

2. Salt implies association, not participation Salt implies association, not participation (John 17:15-16) – Be separate: come out, touch not (2 Cor 6:14-18) – “The world has been crucified to me” (Gal 6:14) – “Seek the things where Christ is” (Col 3:1-3) – “Proclaim the excellencies of Him” (1 Pet 2:9) Salt implies association, not participation Salt implies association, not participation (John 17:15-16) – Be separate: come out, touch not (2 Cor 6:14-18) – “The world has been crucified to me” (Gal 6:14) – “Seek the things where Christ is” (Col 3:1-3) – “Proclaim the excellencies of Him” (1 Pet 2:9)

3. Humanity is decaying Humanity is decaying (Gen 6:5; 2 Tim 3:13) – Facing judgment & destruction (2 Pet 3:3-9) – The wages of sin is death, and all have sinned (Rom 6:23; 3:23) Humanity is decaying Humanity is decaying (Gen 6:5; 2 Tim 3:13) – Facing judgment & destruction (2 Pet 3:3-9) – The wages of sin is death, and all have sinned (Rom 6:23; 3:23)

4. Unique Unique (John 17:16-17) Preserving (Gen 19) Adding flavor (Rev 3:16) Working quietly but effectively (1 Pet 2:11-12) Creating a thirst (John 4:13-14; Rev 22:17) Unique Unique (John 17:16-17) Preserving (Gen 19) Adding flavor (Rev 3:16) Working quietly but effectively (1 Pet 2:11-12) Creating a thirst (John 4:13-14; Rev 22:17)

5. Preserving Preserving: – Teach (Acts 8:4, 1 Cor 1:21; 1 Tim 4:16; 1 Cor 9:22) – Example (1 Tim 4:12, 16; Tit 2:7-8; 1 Pet 3:1) – Conserving Truth: to keep constant through change, to keep in safety & protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction (Prov 14:34; 11:4) Preserving Preserving: – Teach (Acts 8:4, 1 Cor 1:21; 1 Tim 4:16; 1 Cor 9:22) – Example (1 Tim 4:12, 16; Tit 2:7-8; 1 Pet 3:1) – Conserving Truth: to keep constant through change, to keep in safety & protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction (Prov 14:34; 11:4)

6. Unique Unique (John 17:16-17) Preserve Preserve (Gen 19) Add flavor Add flavor (Rev 3:16) Work quietly but effectively Work quietly but effectively (1 Pet 2:11-12) Create thirst Create thirst (John 4:13-14; Rev 22:17) Unique Unique (John 17:16-17) Preserve Preserve (Gen 19) Add flavor Add flavor (Rev 3:16) Work quietly but effectively Work quietly but effectively (1 Pet 2:11-12) Create thirst Create thirst (John 4:13-14; Rev 22:17)

7. Watch your influence by watching how you are being influenced (Mark 9:42-50; 1 Cor 15:33; Rom 12:2). Salt must come out of the container, but salt needs the container. Watch your influence by watching how you are being influenced (Mark 9:42-50; 1 Cor 15:33; Rom 12:2). Salt must come out of the container, but salt needs the container.