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Matthew 5:13-16
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. 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. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. It is the nature of Salt and Light to be Transforming. “Salt speaks of inward character that influences a decaying world; light speaks of the outward testimony of good works that points to God.” Warren Wiersbe 40 transformational qualities of Salt 1. Preserves 2. Purifies 3. Flavors 4. Penetrates 5. Melts Ice 6. Provides Traction 7. Works Quietly 8. Cleanses 9. Lingering Influence 10. Seasons in Many Ways 11. Creates Thirst 12. Provokes Interest 13. Distinguishes Identity 14. Adds Values 15. Holds Water 16. Irritates When Necessary 17. Heals 18. Covenant of Relationship (Numb 18:19) 19. Persists 20. Stings 21. Influences in many ways 22. Useful in numerous products 23. Inexpensive but valuable 24. Necessary for life 25. Synergistic with seasoning 26. Easily shows impurities 27. Use it or lose its effects 28. Available and Understandable 29. Inexpensive 30. Easy to procure 31. Universally Available 32. Trans-cultural 33. Works in all temperatures 34. Shows no bias 35. Stimulates hunger 36. Basic identity of believers 37. Impact not always understood 38. Historically enriched 39. Created by God 40. Inherent and done without effort 40 transformational qualities of light 1. Clarifies 2. Illuminates 3. Inspires 4. Disinfects 5. Reveals 6. Defeats the darkness 7. Reflects and Brightens 8. Shines fully and Freely 9. Chases the Shadows and Gloom 10. Provides Pathways and Guides 11. Stimulates and Motivates 12. Convicts 13. Provokes Action 14. Irritates Those in Darkness 15. Confirms Truth 16. Exposes Sin and Sickness 17. Warms and Assures of Safety 18. Displays truth and error 19. Warns of Danger 20. Provides Safety 21. Prevents Injury 22. Provides Vision 23. Gives Essential Vitamins 24. Affirms 25. Adds Renown 26. Facilitates Progress 27. Gives Life As Photosynthesis 28. Cheers the Downtrodden 29. Prevents Catastrophe 30. Compels 31. Protects 32. Chases Away Evil 33. Glorifies 34. Advertises and Gives Visibility 35. Adds Credibility 36. Energizes 37. Enlightens 38. Empowers 39. Reflects What is Missing 40. Makes Things Knowable 41. Beams to the Most Remote Areas Salt and Light Transforms All That They Touch. Salt changes a hunk of meat. Light alters the ambiance of a restaurant dining room. Salt makes water into a healing elixir and light makes a glass vase into a brilliant crystal. This is all accomplished by the nature of the salt. It is the way of light. The transformation is not so much a matter of what the salt or light does. Transformation of this kind happens because of the nature of salt and light. It is a matter of being – not doing....Let us be the transforming agent on our block and in this world for Jesus' sake. |
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