(Matthew 5:13-16) “Let me tell YOU why YOU are here. YOU’RE here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If YOU lose YOUR salti-ness, how will people taste godliness? YOU’VE lost YOUR usefulness and will end up in the garbage. Here’s another way to put it: YOU’RE here to be light, bring-ing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make YOU light-bearers, YOU don’t think I’m going to hide YOU under a bucket, do YOU? I’m putting YOU on a light stand. Now that I’ve put YOU there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with YOUR lives. By opening up to others, YOU’LL prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heav-en.” (The Message)

We are here to _______________________ others to know God.

Salt is to bring out the _________, to help people taste God.

Light is to show the _________, to help people to see God.

We are to be God’s _______________________________________.

(Psalm 34:8) “Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see – how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him.” (NIV)

Characteristics of a Great Organization by Jim Collins (Good to Great):

1. They’re true to their _______________________.

2. They’re ____________________________.

3. They have a ______________ upon their community.

If we are salt as Jesus teaches us, we will make things _________.

If we are light as Jesus teaches us, we will make things ________.

We’re designed to be different:

_____________________ differently

_____________________ differently

_____________________ differently

_____________________ differently

These differences are how we become Salt and Light. (Matt. 28:18-20)

1. Jesus thought that the world should ______________ and

_________him.

2 Jesus saw _________ and _________ as the ones who would

help people know him and follow him.

3. Jesus spoke words of _________, ________ and __________.

4. How did Jesus act? He left us to be _______ and _________.

As salt and light, I need to…

… think _____________________________________________.

(Matt 5:13) “Let me tell you why you are here. You’re to be salt …

(Matt 5:14) “Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light.”

… see _____________________________________________.

(Matthew 5:13) “…If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage.”

… speak _____________________________________________.

(Matthew 5:14) “God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand – shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.” (The Message)

… act _______________________________________________.

Four Ways To Add Value To People

1. ____________________________ people.

2. and ________________________what people value.

3. Make yourself more _________________________.

4. Do the things that ________________________ values.

PART 4—Follow me ... and Influence People

FOLLOW ME - PART 4: Follow Me and Influence People