What Does It Mean to Be the "Salt of the Earth"?
Kristine Brown
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Salt and Light
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 underfoot.
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“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
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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.
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In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:13-16 Study Resources
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Are you Salty? Part 2
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It’s one of the most frequently asked questions, “What is God’s will for my life?” We see Jesus answer that question in His Sermon on the Mount by telling us to be Salt and Light in the world. Today we’ll be discussing God’s call for each of us and part of that involves turning the light on wherever we may be.
Living Salty, Part 2 (cont'd)
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Christians and Society, Part 2
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