Light of the World

 Light of the World

November 5, 2024, Election Day

Matthew 5:13-16

Disciples and the World

13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.

14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

When the pilgrims founded the Plymouth colony, they quoted this verse. Their intention was that the American colonies would become a “city set on a hill” and a “light of the world”. In many respects, America has been a light to the world. But in recent years, that light has dimmed considerably. Where we once were the leading missions sending nation, now we export DEI quotas and fly gay pride flags from our embassies. This Election Day is a chance for the church to stand up and declare that the church on America is still alive and is willing to be salt and light to the world. We have the privilege in this country to participate in civil government and have an obligation to do so. If christians don’t participate in government, indeed in secular society as a whole, then there is not light to drive out the darkness and no salt to preserve the righteousness of the nation. It is our christian duty to pray, speak out and vote for those candidates who represent the most saltiness and light. No candidate is perfect. Jesus is not on the ballot, but there are many men and women running that strive to represent the gospel, and there are many others that are actively representing the forces of darkness. Pray for wisdom, and vote wisely.