How to Be Salt and Light

John 8:12; Matthew 5:13

God calls us to be salt-and-light Christians in a bland, dark society. We need to remember salt must not lose its taste and light must not be hidden. Let me suggest three statements that declare and describe how to fulfill this role:

  • “I am different.” We should not become like the world. We must guard against being sucked into the prevailing culture and conforming to society’s expectations.
  • “I am responsible.” Every once in awhile we need to ask some hard questions: Are we making contact with others? Are we seeking isolation? It’s up to us to spread the salt and light.
  • “I am influential.” Let’s not kid ourselves. The very fact that we belong to Christ—that we don’t adopt to the system, that we march to a different drumbeat—gives us an influence in this society of ours. We are influencing others in our every behavior, be it good or bad. Even when we aren’t trying, out comes the salt and on comes the light.

Remember to keep your light “on” and your saltshaker tipped!

Christians must avoid isolation and always be in contact with others. It's up to us to spread salt and light.

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Pastor Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God’s Word. He is the founding pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, but Chuck’s listening audience extends far beyond a local church body. As a leading programme in Christian broadcasting since 1979, Insight for Living airs around the world. Chuck’s leadership as president and now chancellor emeritus at Dallas Theological Seminary has helped prepare and equip a new generation of men and women for ministry.