Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-16
Focus Verses: Matthew 5:13-14 “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.”
In our passage of scripture Jesus is telling His disciples and us today what our responsibility is as we live in this world. He is referring to two things that are very common, salt and light. We use salt to preserve food or to make food taste better. Light is used to help us find our way in the darkness.
As we share our faith with others, Jesus says we are to be like salt and light. We need wisdom in doing this so we get this wisdom from God through prayer. How much salt and light are needed? Have you ever eaten something that had too much salt added? It doesn’t taste very good. Or eaten something with not enough salt? You say "oh this needs more salt" so it will taste good. Perhaps you have looked at the sun before. Which is not a good idea because it can cause blindness because it is so bright. Or maybe you have walked a path with your torch that had a weak battery and you could not see where you were going. When we share our faith with others we need to use the right amount of salt and light so that others will be attracted to Jesus. Many times the Holy Spirit will guide you as you talk with others about their lost condition. So as a cooking recipe calls for the right amount of ingredients, today let’s use our salt and light in the right amounts that will attract people to Jesus.
Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
Interlocking Ministries
DOES WHAT A MAN THINKS AFFECT HIS SALVATION? BY STEVE FINNELL
ReplyDeleteDoes what a man thinks alter the fact of a man's salvation?
Can a man say that he believes that Jesus is the Son God and then say, however, I do not think that it is essential for my salvation? Can that kind of thinking save anyone? (John 8:24 'Therefore I say to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.")
Is it possible for someone to assert they they were baptized in water and say, however, I do not think it was essential for me to be saved? Can that kind of thinking save anyone? (Mark 16:16 He who has believed and been baptized shall be saved...)
Is is plausible that a person can profess that they believe the God raised Jesus from the grave and then say, however, I do not think it is essential to believe that, in order to be saved? Can that kind of thinking save you? (Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.)
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