The Bible

 

Matthew 5:13-16 : Salt and Light

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13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.

15 Neither do [men] light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the stand; and it shineth unto all that are in the house.

16 Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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Salt and Light

By Junchol Lee


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Most of us might have asked ourselves the question, "What is the purpose of my existence here on earth, God?" Here is one of the answers that Jesus gave in Matthew 5:13-14, "You are the salt of the earth. And you are the light of the world." As a Christian, you might automatically assume that what Jesus meant by "you" is could only be the "you" who is a Christian and thus reading the Scripture. However, if you then take a moment and think about it, you might realize the truth that Jesus' response is not that simple!