August 25, 2024
in·flu·encer (ˈin-ˌflü-ən(t)-sər): n. 1. The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:13-16 (NASB)
The Idea
God calls you to be salt and light – to influence others simply by being the person he created you to be.
Created for Influence
I. On Being Salt
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.”
Matthew 5:13
SALT is the influence of your character filled with Christ
II. On Being Light
14 “You are the light of the world.
15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.
16 “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:14-16
“… for you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light”
Ephesians 5:8 (NASB1995)
Make Your Faith Visible.
The influence of a simple invitation.
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