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Be Salt and Light in the world BIBLICAL CIVICS 101 Should American Christians participate in politics? YES! But, why?? Matthew 5:13-16 Preserving Our Culture... Biblical Civics 101 ...Guiding others to the Truth “You are the salt of the earth.” Biblical Civics 101 What has God called Christians to be and do in our culture? “You are the light of the world.” 13 You are the salt of the earth. 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 and trampled under- foot. 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (NIV) When Christians are involved, it helps fulfill God’s purpose of blessing America with Justice and Righteousness. Isaiah 56:1, Proverbs 14:34 When Christians are involved, it helps fulfill God’s purpose of blessing America with Justice and Righteousness. Isaiah 56:1, Proverbs 14:34 Matthew 5:13-16 Christians are to act as a preservative in the world around them and they serve as a guide/teacher to those who do not know God and His ways. In order to help fulfill God’s purpose of blessing America with Justice and Righteousness, Christians must be involved in the political arena. The Nation Makers by Howard Pyle 1903 Our ancestors paid a heavy price to keep us free. Are we willing to do the same? © 2015 Ambassadors for Biblical Civics www.ambassadors4biblicalcivics.org © 2015 Ambassadors for Biblical Civics www.ambassadors4biblicalcivics.org © 2015 Ambassadors for Biblical Civics www.ambassadors4biblicalcivics.org

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Page 1: Biblical Civics 101 BIBLICAL CIVICS 101...Be Salt and Light in the world BIBLICAL CIVICS 101 Should American Christians participate in politics? YES! But, why??Matthew 5:13-16 Preserving

Be Salt and Light in the world

BIBLICAL CIVICS 101

Should American Christians participate in politics? YES!

But, why??

Matthew 5:13-16

Preserving Our Culture...

Biblical Civics 101

...Guiding others to the Truth

“You are the salt of the earth.”

Biblical Civics 101

What has God called Christians to be and do in our culture?

“You are the light of the world.”

13 “You are the salt of the earth. 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 and trampled under-

foot.14 “You are the light of the world. A town

built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do

people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.

Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives

light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same

way, let your light shine before others, that

they may see your good deeds and glorify

your Father in heaven. (NIV)

When Christians are involved, it helps fulfill God’s purpose of

blessing America with Justice and Righteousness.

Isaiah 56:1, Proverbs 14:34

When Christians are involved, it helps fulfill God’s purpose of

blessing America with Justice and Righteousness.

Isaiah 56:1, Proverbs 14:34

Matthew

5:13-16

Christians are to act as a preservative

in the world around them and

they serve as a guide/teacher to those

who do not know God and His ways.

In order to help fulfill God’s purpose

of blessing America with

Justice and Righteousness,

Christians must be involved in the

political arena.

The Nation Makers by Howard Pyle 1903

Our ancestors paid a heavy price to

keep us free. Are we willing to do

the same?

© 2015 Ambassadors for Biblical Civics www.ambassadors4biblicalcivics.org

© 2015 Ambassadors for Biblical Civics www.ambassadors4biblicalcivics.org

© 2015 Ambassadors for Biblical Civics www.ambassadors4biblicalcivics.org