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Called to Be Salt and Light
- Jesus calls His disciples to be salt and light, inviting them into His mission, not merely as observers but active participants.
- This mission is challenging and transformative, marking Christians as influential preservers and illuminators in the world.
Salt, Light, and Temple Imagery
- The metaphors of salt, light, and a city on a hill connect deeply to the Jewish temple and daily life in Galilee.
- These images elevate ordinary elements like salt and light to sacred symbols of discipleship and holiness.
Jesus Uses Local Imagery
- In the region near the Mount of Beatitudes, salt and light were part of daily livelihood through fishing and olive oil production.
- Jesus used familiar imagery from their everyday lives to convey spiritual truths of being salt and light for the world.