Matthew 5:13 – 1 Thessalonians 1

• Salt implies association, not participation (John 17:15-16)

– Be separate: come out, touch not (2 Cor 6:14-18)

– “The world has been crucified to me” (Gal 6:14)

– “Seek the things where Christ is” (Col 3:1-3)

– “Proclaim the excellencies of Him” (1 Pet 2:9)

• Humanity is decaying (Gen 6:5; 2 Tim 3:13)

– Facing judgment & destruction (2 Pet 3:3-9)

– The wages of sin is death, and all have sinned (Rom 6:23; 3:23)

• Unique (John 17:16-17)

• Preserving (Gen 19)

• Adding flavor (Rev 3:16)

• Working quietly but effectively (1 Pet 2:11-12)

• Creating a thirst (John 4:13-14; Rev 22:17)

• Preserving:

– Teach (Acts 8:4, 1 Cor 1:21; 1 Tim 4:16; 1 Cor 9:22)

– Example (1 Tim 4:12, 16; Tit 2:7-8; 1 Pet 3:1)

– Conserving Truth: to keep constant through change, to keep in safety & protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction (Prov 14:34; 11:4)

• Unique (John 17:16-17)

• Preserve (Gen 19)

• Add flavor (Rev 3:16)

• Work quietly but effectively (1 Pet 2:11-12)

• Create thirst (John 4:13-14; Rev 22:17)

• Watch your influence by watching how you are being influenced (Mark 9:42-50; 1 Cor 15:33; Rom 12:2).

• Salt must come out of the container, but salt needs the container.

Hear : gospel of Christ– Acts 2:14; Rom 10:17

Believe: Jesus is Lord /Christ– Rom 10:9-10

Confess: faith in Christ– Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:37

Repent: change of heart– Acts 2:38; 17:30

Baptized: forgiveness of sin– Acts 2:38; 22:16; Mk 16:16