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True or False: Christians should hide their faith to fit in.
False
Complete the verse: "You are the _____ of the earth."
Salt
Which sermon is Matthew 5 part of?
Sermon on the Mount
Why is salt only useful when it is mixed into food instead of staying in the container?
Because salt has to come into contact with food to make a difference, just as Christians must interact with others to share God's love.
If someone says, "Everyone else is doing it," how might being the "salt of the earth" affect your decision?
A Christian should choose what is right, even if it means being different.
Name one way salt preserves food. How does that relate to Christians?
Salt slows decay. Christians help preserve goodness by standing for truth and encouraging others to do what is right.
Salt makes food taste better. What does this teach us about Christians?
Christians should make the world better by sharing God's love.
Why is salt only useful when it comes into contact with food, and how does that relate to Christians?
Just as salt must touch food to make a difference, Christians must actively live out their faith by loving, serving, encouraging, and sharing Jesus with others instead of keeping their faith to themselves.
Imagine everyone at your school acted like "salt" for one week. What changes might you see?
Less bullying, more kindness, honesty, forgiveness, encouragement, helping others, and people showing God's love.
Your friend cheats on a test and asks you not to tell anyone. What would being "salt" look like?
Encourage them to admit the truth and choose honesty instead of helping them hide it.
If everyone at your school knew you were a Christian, what actions would they expect to see?
Kindness, honesty, forgiveness, respect, humility, and love
What happens if salt loses its flavor, according to Jesus?
It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
Why do you think Jesus chose salt instead of sugar to describe His followers?
Salt preserves, protects, and enhances
Christians are called to stand for truth, not just make people happy
How does salt make a small difference even when only a little is used?
A small amount of salt changes the whole meal. Likewise, one faithful Christian can positively influence many people
Why is it harder to be "salt" around friends than at church?
Peer pressure, fear of rejection, and wanting to fit in make it harder to stand out.