Matthew – Salt & Light (Matthew 5:10-16)
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Summary
When we live as salt and light, living according to the ‘blesséd’ life and upside down kingdom values of the Beatitudes, we have the capacity to make a difference in the contexts we inhabit. Yet, this call does not come without a promise of challenge from the world’s power structures. Listen as Dave unpacks what it means when Jesus calls His followers “salt” and “light”.
Text
Matthew 5:10-16
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
“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.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 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. 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.
ESV