Salt and Light
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· 2 viewsThe light of God breaks forth from those who are followers of Jesus. We reflect who Christ is to the world.
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13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
1. All followers of Christ are called to holiness. (vs. 13)
1. All followers of Christ are called to holiness. (vs. 13)
1 Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.
2. Our lives are to be a witness to Christ. (vs. 14-16)
2. Our lives are to be a witness to Christ. (vs. 14-16)
19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
3. Our righteousness is must exceed the scribes and Pharisees. (vs. 17-20)
3. Our righteousness is must exceed the scribes and Pharisees. (vs. 17-20)
24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.