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Salt of the Earth           Matthew 5:13         August 9th, 2026

1. Would you consider your use of salt on the high end or the low end? Have you ever tried a salt substitute?

2. What was the significance of salt in the ancient world? Why was it such an important commodity?

3. Read Matthew 5:13. Why do you think Jesus Chose salt for this illustration rather than some other substance?

4. In what way is a Christian a preservative to the world around them? Give a few examples of what this would look like.

5. Salt also adds flavor or value when it is applied. Give a few examples of how this would look in our world.

6. Salt only works when it gets out of the salt shaker. What is the danger of Christians isolating themselves from the world?

7. How can a Christian have a salty influence on the world without the world pulling the believer into their harmful values and behavior?

8. What does it look like for a Christian to lose their saltiness? Why is usefulness so important in Jesus’ illustration?

9. How does Matthew 5:13 prepare us for verse 14? (Light of the world)

10. How can you be a preserving influence in the different environments of your life? Be specific.