13. “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14.“You are the LIGHT of the world. A CITY that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your GOOD WORKS and glorify your Father in heaven.
Matt 5:13-16
Q & A：
- What are the requirements for the church in order to be the salt of the earth? What is the main danger? (Matt 5:13; 1 Cor 3:3)
- Can you give some illustrations of leadership regarding the style of shepherding based on the examples of Henry Blackaby? What do we need to agree on as a church? (Amos 3:3)
- How does like-mindedness help the local church to fulfill its mandate? (John 13:34-35; Ps 133:1; Phil 2:2)
- Describe what it means to be the “light of the world.” (Matt 5:14-16)