Matthew 5:13-16
Kingdom disciples are salt and light so the world may see their works and glorify the Father.
13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.
14 You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden.
15 Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house.
16 Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Kingdom disciples are salt and light so the world may see their works and glorify the Father.
Matthew records Jesus teaching his disciples that kingdom blessedness must become public witness through distinct, visible, God-glorifying lives in the world.
The Sermon on the Mount, with Jesus instructing his disciples in the hearing of the crowds.
Kingdom Blessedness, Fulfilled Law, and Heart-Level Righteousness
Jesus reveals that kingdom citizens are blessed, visible, Scripture-governed, and called to a heart-level righteousness that reflects the character of their heavenly Father.