1. The Salt of the Earth
Matthew 5:13

2. Salt: Necessary for Life
The Salt of the Earth
Life cannot be sustained without salt
Salt was extremely valuable in the ancient world
Properly stored salt will remain fresh for long periods of time.
Salt: Necessary for Life

3. The Salt of the Earth Salt: Provides Flavor
Salt does not enhance flavor due to similarities, but due to differences
Salt: Provides Flavor

4. The Salt of the Earth Salt: Provides Flavor
"2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Romans 12:2 KJV
Salt: Provides Flavor

5. The Salt of the Earth Salt: Provides Flavor
Salt does not enhance flavor due to similarities, but due to differences
We cannot allow our contact with this world to leach away our enthusiasm for serving the Lord
Salt: Provides Flavor

6. The Salt of the Earth Salt: Provides Flavor
Jesus embodied this concept
He did not isolate Himself from the common man
He did not bind burdens difficult to bear; rather He taught love and mercy
Salt: Provides Flavor

7. The Salt of the Earth Salt Irritates
We must be an irritant toward those that live in immoral indulgence
We must be an irritant in the manner of Jesus
By living a life of righteousness and compassion he irritated the established norm
Salt Irritates

8. The Salt of the Earth Salt Purifies
Salt purifies by destroying that which is harmful
We should live in such a way that our very presence prevents certain activities
We must learn to expose the darkness by shedding light on it Eph 5:1-11
Salt Purifies

9. The Salt of the Earth Salt Produces Thirst
The more salt we ingest the more water we crave
We need to be making people “thirsty” for the water of life
This is accomplished through:
Righteous, Godly living
Sharing the good news of salvation
Salt Produces Thirst