Biblical Text

“You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5.13-16, NRSV)

Reflection Video

For the video with the reflection on Matthew 5.13-16 click here.

Questions

• How have you understood the relevance of the metaphors of “salt” and “light” to your life? In what ways do the reflection and clarification challenge your interpretation?
• If you were leading a congregation, how would you promote multiple ministries while maintaining communal life? How would you guard against making people do things God has not called them to do? How would you insure that the congregation is flexible enough to accommodate new ministries that God might entrust to various members? Share these strategies with your mentor.