Dr. David Carey Dixon - June 25, 2023
Being Salt and Light in Spain (Matthew 5:13-16)

Scripture References: Matthew 5:13-16
From Series: "Translations"
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A message from the series "Sunday Service." One of the typical fears expressed regarding the step of baptism is that “I’m not worthy” or “I don’t
think I can live up to the Christian life!” But these excuses actually betray a serious misunderstanding about
Christ’s invitation. In the first place, He said very specifically that those who are well don’t need a doctor – He
didn’t come for them, but for those who are ill, because He didn’t come to call the righteous (those who seem to
have it all together), but sinners (those who understand they’ve fallen short, messed up, can’t fix themselves) – and
the call is to repentance. Baptism is such a powerful symbol of repentance: I turn away from the old life that has
controlled my direction, purpose, and self-concept – I’m buried with Jesus, baptized into His death; and I embrace
the new life that I’m invited to live in Christ – I’m raised up to walk in the power He offers for living according to
a different set of values: the cross!
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CloseWhy did Jesus exhort His followers to be salt and light in the world? Because salt has the property of preserving and preventing decay, and light provides illumination in the dark, so both are very relevant metaphors for the roles that Christ-followers are called to play out in the world. But what if salt loses its flavor, as Jesus asked on one occasion (Mt. 5:13); and what if the light in us is darkened, as Jesus hypothesized another time (Lk. 11:34-35)? These seem to be serious possibilities that Jesus was posing, and should therefore cause us no little concern. What would it look like for Christians to be truly “salty” and to radiate light?
Scripture References: Matthew 5:13-16
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