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POLITICS POLITICS POLITICS POLITICS How much should I be involved? How much should I be involved? How much should I be involved? How much should I be involved? Matthew 5

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POLITICS POLITICS POLITICS POLITICS How much should I be involved? How much should I be involved? How much should I be involved? How much should I be involved? Matthew 5

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Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 1. We are through Christ

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 1. We are through Christ Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 1. We are through Christ Matthew 5:3, 6 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven… Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 1. We are through Christ Matthew 5:8–9 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

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Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 2. We are called to be and

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 2. We are called to be and We are •

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 2. We are called to be and We are •

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 2. We are called to be and We are •

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 2. We are called to be and We are 13 “But if the salt loses its saltiness, • how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out…”

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Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 2. We are called to be and We are • We are •

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 2. We are called to be and We are • We are •

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 3. Living as God’s people

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 3. Living as God’s people 1) Address

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 3. Living as God’s people 1) Address 2) Urge basic involvement as

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 3. Living as God’s people 1) Address 2) Urge basic involvement as 3) Encourage greater involvement as

“A private faith that does not act in the face of oppression is no faith at all” William Wilberforce

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Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 3. Living as God’s people 1) Address 2) Urge basic involvement as 3) Encourage greater involvement as 4) Avoid making church a

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 3. Living as God’s people 5) Obey our authorities unless

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 3. Living as God’s people 5) Obey our authorities unless 6) Speak and listen with

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Titus 3:1–2 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 3. Living as God’s people 5) Obey our authorities unless 6) Speak and listen with 7) Keep the gospel

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World 1 Timothy 2:1–6 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World Salt and Light in the World This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time.