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Ye are the salt of the earth! - A Short Bible Study

This site is a Bible Study of the words of Jesus In the Beatitudes on His Sermon on the Mount: "Ye are the salt of the earth" Could you say that you are "Worth your Salt?" This is a fascinating term full of meaning. Centuries ago salt was so precious that numerous people used to have part of their wages in salt. It's mentioned in the Bible (Ezra 6:9) in the framework of pay to the Persian king's servants. According to Pliny the Elder, Roman military were to be compensated in salt. It's where the word 'salary' comes from (the Latin word 'salarium')

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Salt of the Earth - Your Calling

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Matthew 5:13 KJV Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

There are five ways that Christians are called by Jesus to be the "Salt of the earth!"

  1. First, Christians Like Salt Are Of Infinite Value.
  2. Second, Christians Like Salt Act As A Preservative.
  3. Third, Christians Like Salt Are to Promote Thirst.
  4. Fourth, Christians Like Salt Can Lose Their Usefulness. (v. see "savor" 13b)
  5. Fifth, Christians Like Salt Must Have Contact To Have An Influence!

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you are the salt of the earth

Ye Are the Salt of the Earth - Are you worth your salt or are you passing the buck?
Jesus challenges His disciples with this term of their value. He says, "You all are the salt of the earth. We are that which gives value to the earth! Too many Christians have passed the buck and lost our saltiness.
Salt in the Bible - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The role of salt in the Bible is relevant to understanding Hebrew society during the Old Testament and New Testament periods. Salt is a necessity of life and was a mineral that was used since ancient times in m
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Salt and Christianity
Salt and Christianity - Since earliest times salt has been associated with value and worthiness. Thus, the Bible reference, "Witness, we are the salt of the earth." ...
Message: B-Attitudes. Matthew 5:13-16 - Believers are the Salt and Light of the World
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Believers are Salt of the Earth Matthew 5:13-16
_________________________________1. In verses 5:3-12, the Lord Jesus presented eight principles by
which believers are to live. With each of the principles He also
stated the reward that accompanied living by that principle.
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Sermon on the Mount: 12 Studies for Individuals or Grous (Lifeguide Bible Studies) by John R. W. Stott

Sermon on the Mount: 12 Studies for Individuals or Grous (Lifeguide Bible Studies) by John R. W. Stott

What does it mean to "seek first the kingdom of God" in our relationships, values, ambitions, finances and commitments? Jesus' answer to these questions amazed those who first heard the Sermon on the Mount. In this study guide, you'll dig deep into his startling and challenging message--the greatest sermon ever preached.This LifeGuide Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection. Leader's notes are included with information on study pre...0 points

Sermon on the Mount 2 by Bill Hybels

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