Matthew 5:13-16 (ESV)
"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. [14] "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. [15] 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. [16] 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.
Questions for Reflection
- To what valuable substance did Jesus compare His disciples? (5:13)
- What is an essential characteristic of salt? (5:13)
- What happens to salt that loses its flavor? (5:13)
- What did Jesus mean when He called His followers salt?
- What sort of effect does salt have on food?
- How do salty things affect us?
- How can a Christian lose his or her saltiness?
- What specific behaviors mark the life-style of a salty, shining Christian?
