Salt and Light

“Let  me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that  brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness,  how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will  end up in the garbage.

“Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the  God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going  public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you  light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do  you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a  hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your  lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with  God, this generous Father in heaven.

Listen as we explore why this is so crucial to the Gospel message of Christ!