Title Imitating Christ (Matthew 05:13-16)
Content Jesus Christ said to us, "You are the light and salt of the world." It is also a command that we should become the light that illuminates the world and the melting salt that prevents corruption. In a word, it can be said to be a life like Christ. Then let's look at what it means to imitate Christ.
1. We must resemble the character of Christ.
Christ treated all people as one noble person before God. He valued one person more than the whole world. And he said that we should all be salt and light for the world. Jesus Himself lived this world as light and salt.
2. You must have a Christlike goal.
First, salt is a white pure white crystal and has the characteristic of being very clean. Salt also acts as a preservative to prevent spoilage. In addition, salt also serves as a seasoning that gives flavor to all foods. Second, light first dispels darkness. It drives away the darkness of sin and death, and drives away the fear and fear caused by darkness. Furthermore, it sheds light on the path of life. It is like a lighthouse that helps ships navigate the dark sea. Our Christian life should be a life that plays the role of light and salt.
3. Disruption to Christians
It is not an easy life for us to act as light and salt as Christians. Just as salt loses its saltiness, and just as light goes out without a pulse, our religious life may be ruined. This danger is due to the little seeds of sin that are planted in us. When the little sins grow and corrupt our lives, we can no longer function as light and salt.
4. Expand the functions of light and salt.
First of all, we must apply the words of Christ to ourselves. First of all, I have to get rid of the darkness and corruption in myself. Then we should be light and salt in our homes. You must fulfill your role by being filial to your parents and being kind to your brothers and sisters. Furthermore, it should be a light and salt for the whole world.
Application: What is the Christlike life? It is a life that takes on the role of salt and light. As verse 16 says, it is a life that shines our light in front of people so that they can see our good deeds and glorify God. May we all imitate Christ