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Forty Benefits Of Salt And Light
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2003 (message contributor)
Summary: Too many Christians fail to appropriate the benefits, privileges and responsibilities of being salt and light. As a result, millions suffer because they continue to be spoiled by the world and its destrutive ways. Similarly, approximately 5.7 billion peop
Benefits of Salt (Matt 5:13-16)
Too many Christians fail to appropriate the benefits, privileges and responsibilities of being salt and light. As a result, millions suffer because they continue to be spoiled by the world and its destrutive ways. Similarly, approximately 5.7 billion people are stumbling around blindly operating out of the kingdom of darkness. The following are several benefits of salt and light that need to be realized, reconsidered and utilized so that others can benefit from who we are in Christ.
Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste (its strength, its quality) how can its saltness be restored? It is not good for anything any longer but to be thrown out and trodden underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a peck measure, but on a lampstand and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works (moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble and good deeds) and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven." (Matt 5:13-16:Amplified)
Benefits of Salt:
1. Preserves
2. Purifies
3. Flavors
4. Penetrates
5. Melts Ice
6. Provides Traction
7. Works Quietly
8. Cleanses
9. Lingering Influence
10. Seasons in Many Ways
11. Creates Thirst
12. Provokes Interest
13. Distinguishes Identity
14. Adds Values
15. Holds Water
16. Irritates When Necessary
17. Heals
18. Covenant of Relationship (Numb 18:19)
19. Persists
20. Stings
21. Influences in many ways
22. Useful in numerous products
23. Inexpensive but valuable
24. Necessary for life
25. Synergistic with seasoning
26. Easily shows impurities
27. Use it or lose its effects
28. Available and Understandable
29. Inexpensive
30. Easy to procure
31. Universally Available
32. Trans-cultural
33. Works in all temperatures
34. Shows no bias
35. Stimulates hunger
36. Basic identity of believers
37. Impact not always understood
38. Historically enriched
39. Created by God
40. Inherent and done without effort
(a) Adapt to what has happened.
(b) Appreciate what you can learn from it.
(c) Accept the opportunities it presents. "Before I was paralyzed there were 10,000 things I could do; now there are 9,000. Should I focus on the 1,000 things I can’t do, or concentrate on the 9,000 ways in which life’s still good?" Rejoice, there’s purpose within your problem, and even greater purpose beyond it!
Benefits of Light (Matt 5:13-16)
1. Clarifies
2. Illuminates
3. Inspires
4. Disinfects
5. Reveals
6. Defeats the darkness
7. Reflects and Brightens
8. Shines fully and Freely
9. Chases the Shadows and Gloom
10. Provides Pathways and Guides
11. Stimulates and Motivates
12. Convicts
13. Provokes Action
14. Irritates Those in Darkness
15. Confirms Truth
16. Exposes Sin and Sickness
17. Warms and Assures of Safety
18. Displays truth and error
19. Warns of Danger
20. Provides Safety
21. Prevents Injury
22. Provides Vision
23. Gives Essential Vitamins
24. Affirms
25. Adds Renown
26. Facilitates Progress
27. Gives Life As Photosynthesis
28. Cheers the Downtrodden
29. Prevents Catastrophe
30. Compels
31. Protects
32. Chases Away Evil
33. Glorifies
34. Advertises and Gives Visibility
35. Adds Credibility
36. Energizes
37. Enlightens
38. Empowers
39. Reflects What is Missing
40. Makes Things Knowable
41. Beams to the Most Remote Areas
May we grow in Christlikeness so that we may benefit others with the inherent blessings the Lord Jesus has given us.
