Jesus expected those who follow Him to have impact on the
society around them. In the Sermon on
the Mount, Jesus informed His disciples that they weren’t just taking up space
or occupying hours in some random, meaningless existence but they were created with
purpose to carry out God’s will among those who are lost in the confusion of
sin and death.
Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt
loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for
anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built
on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do
people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand,
and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before
others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
We are expected to illuminate our interactions with the
truth and season the lives of those around us with the love of Jesus. This mixture of salt and light, grace and truth,
characterizes the very nature of Jesus who is “filled with grace and truth” and
allows those of us who follow Him to best represent Him and bless others in this
harsh and demanding world.
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