Why did God call His people to be Salt and Light?

If one reads through the Bible you will come across a scripture where Jesus Christ calls his followers salt and light. What did Christ mean by this? I believe that the Church of Jesus Christ does not fully understand what this means today in our politically correct world.

I truly believe that Christ wants His people to be able to engage the world we live in many different facets. Not only in reaching out to those who are in need of spiritual salvation, but to meet physical needs as well, which includes helping people to realize their potential. What we have seen over the years is the government stepping in and doing what God intended for the Church to do. The Church through the power of the risen Lord has not only the ability to help people realize and meet physical needs, but bring spiritual life to that person as well.

For it is through the power of the Holy Spirit that a person is changed, because God changes not only the physical element of a person, but the heart as well. Thus, when a believer is able to help present the Light, which is Christ to a person, and they accept Him into their heart which helps to transform not only that person, but all they affect.

For a believer to be Salt, they must be able to take the message that they have received, which is the Light and act on the principles that they have learned. This may be taking a stand against social issues like abortion, or gay marriage and doing what they need to do to help affect change in society.

Can one survive with the other? I believe that the Bible answers that question when it states that "faith without works is dead". If the society at large is to be changed, it will take believers who are willing to be Salt and Light to bring about the changes that are necessary. Are you willing to join this revolution?

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