...specific orders about our responsibilities to one another and to the world at large. We are called to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth until our Lord returns (Matt. 5: 13-16). See also AMILLENNIALISM; POSTMILLENNIALISM; PREMILLENNIALISM....

...these aspects of the American identity imply a great responsibility for the Church, calling on her to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth (cf. Matt 5:14) as she brings her message and witness to the work of building a more just society,...

...others. The first Christians in fact wanted to achieve a better righteousness (Matt. 5.20). They wanted to be the 'light of the world' and the 'salt of the earth' (Matt. 5.13-16). They wanted to outdo the consensus of their environment even where they shared it:...

...out their new lives as children of God, brothers and sisters of Jesus. The church community is called to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth.4 An early name for the community of the disciples of Jesus was "The Way."5 The members of the...

...practical, mature faith, the foundation of both a personal and parish spirituality that gives us the power to be "the light of the world" and the "salt of the earth" (Mt 5:13-14), and allows the church to be a "sign lifted up among the Gentiles." A Lack of Good News...

...trouble to our family, relatives, friends, or neighbors. Yes, we must fight for the truth of God. We must be the light of the world and the salt of the earth. However, it is absolutely necessary that we maintain the best relationship with others. The young people...

...probably talking about a religious person who lives the same lifestyle. Jesus says, we as followers of Him are to be "the light of the world and the salt of the earth." We're not to be like those who don't know Christ as Lord and Savior. Why? Because we as Christians,...

...invite. But nowhere in Scriptures are we told to be isolated from the world. In contrast, we are told to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth. Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it...

...pray for those who are privileged to engage personally in evangelizing the heathen world. We are said to be the light of the world, and the salt of the earth, and not of the places or country in which we are born. Our influence is to be co-extensive with the...

...them. The lifestyle of controlling oneself is unique to the Christian experience in that we are called to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth. The manner which we treat people will identify us as someone special. Being a quick-tempered individual...