Ye Are the Salt of the Earth — Aaron Hurst

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Amen. Let's pray together. Yes, Father in Heaven, that is our heart's cry, Lord. Come, Lord, and fill us and baptize us in your holy presence, your Holy Spirit. For, Father, all is vain unless your Spirit comes down.

Father, we sense our need of you, Lord. We are undone without you, Father. And so, Lord, we just do cry out to you, Lord, that you would look upon us in your mercies, in your tender kindness and goodness, Lord.

And grant us, Father, the sweet fragrance of Christ in our midst, Lord. Father, we do pray in Jesus Christ's name, have mercy upon your servant, Lord. Grant grace to preach the Word of God in truth, in love, with compassion.

The Word of God as Fire, Hammer, Sword, and Gentle Rain

Oh, Lord, take your Word. You say it is like a fire. You say it is like a hammer. You say it is like a sword. You say it is like a gentle dew, like a gentle rain from Heaven. Oh, God, only you can do all of these things at the same time.

Father, we ask in Jesus' name, feed us. For we're hungry, Lord. And unless you feed us, God, we will go away empty. Jesus, you are the bread of life that came down from Heaven. And we look to you. And our expectation and our faith is in you, Lord Jesus.

We are gathered in your name, Lord Jesus. And we thank you that where two or three are gathered in your name, there you are in the midst. Oh, thank you that we considered your feet, Lord Jesus. Father, I pray you wouldn't pass anyone by here this morning.

But, Lord Jesus, that you would stop and we would stop and sit at your feet and learn of you. We love you, Jesus, because you first loved us. We praise you and we thank you in Jesus' name. Amen. You may be seated.

God bless you, my brothers and my sisters. It's good to be back, having spent two weeks away from my family and my church family. And it's a real joy to be back home again. I must say I am still struggling with the time shift.

About right now, I'd just like to be sleeping. My body would just like to be sleeping. I manage to stay awake during the day times, but then I also manage to stay awake at night. You know, so I'm like a little baby.

I have my days and my nights still a little mixed up. But I trust I won't fall asleep on you. But if I do, please help me. So I was praying and just seeking the Lord for what he'd have for us this morning.

Righteousness by Faith and the Burden for the Lost

I had a number of different things on my heart. It would have been real easy to just go to Romans 10. Where Paul, just unburdening his heart, said, My heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they might be saved.

For I bear them a record. They're a zealous people, but they're not aware of the righteousness which is by faith in Christ Jesus. And so being ignorant of that righteousness, they go about to establish their own righteousness.

And have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God which is by faith in Christ Jesus. And that is a burden on my heart. And that could apply to the Achinese people in Banda Ache. It could apply to the people in Lancaster County who are walking in their own righteousness.

And have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. And while that's a burden on my heart, I just felt like the Lord just wouldn't give me a clearing in that direction. But something just kept burning in my heart as we were sharing together.

The Gospel of Christ Amid Muslim Unbelief

Emmanuel already shared on it some. The name, the blessed name of the Lord Jesus Christ is blasphemed through you Western Christians. And the Muslim people who are lost. Because there is salvation in none other but in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

There is none other foundation that can be laid but that which has been laid. Which is the Lord Jesus Christ, God's Son. Coming and giving His life a ransom and a payment for the sin debt of humanity.

And along comes a prophet 600 years later of the Lord Jesus Christ by the name of Mohammed. And he has revelations. And he must have known something about the Holy Scriptures because his revelations declare.

That if anyone should believe that God would have a Son that should save His people from their sins. That that is blasphemy. And such a person should not be suffered to live. And many other such like things.

And to me it's staggering that millions of people are following this prophet. Who by his lies is blinding the eyes of millions. And then I was sitting there in these meetings with Brahm as Emmanuel mentioned.

And some of the others there from YBI working in Indonesia. And we were sharing hearts. Can the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ penetrate the darkness? Brothers and sisters, if our gospel be hid. It is hid to them that are lost.

One of the things that Emmanuel did not mention which I'll mention here. Is that it was shared with us that the Muslims will argue religion and history and doctrine all day long. They don't believe the Bible.

But there is something they cannot resist. A living epistle. It's a life abundant in Christ. Because there is a vacuum in their hearts. Their continual devotion and many prayers are in effort to gain the favor of Allah.

No assurance as brother Emmanuel shared. No forgiveness of sins. And if you really want to add to the security of a Muslim. You must make a trip to Mecca. Make a pilgrimage to Mecca. And as we were in Banda Aceh and flying back to Medan on the return trip.

We got on a plane with probably 80%, 75 old men and women dressed in white. Making pilgrimage to Mecca. Talking to Nora, I believe is her name. From YBI as we were waiting in Benin for Eric Langer to also catch up with us.

Because the plane was absolutely booked out tight full that we were on. So he came in another flight about an hour later. So I was able to communicate with Nora. And ask her some questions concerning the pilgrimage to Mecca and so forth.

And she said, you know, it's their holy land. And a lot of people go when they are old. Because if they could die there, oh that would be their wish. If I can die there, I'm so much closer to Allah. And it's holy ground, it's a holy land.

But beloved brothers and sisters this morning. These dear souls, very selfless, very sincere, very devoted. Are without Christ in the world. Open your Bibles with me to Matthew chapter 5. Matthew chapter 5 and verse 13.

Salt and Light: The Christian Witness in the World

Let's stand together for the reading of God's word. Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing. But to be cast out and to be trodden under foot of men.

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel but on a candlestick. And it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

Let your light so shine before men. That they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Think not that I am come to destroy the law or the prophets. I am not come to destroy but to fulfill.

For verily I say unto you. Till heaven and earth pass. One chopped or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law. Till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of the least. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments.

And shall teach men so. He shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But whosoever shall do and teach them. The same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I say unto you that except your righteousness.

Shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and the Pharisees. Ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. You may be seated. Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt have lost its savour.

Wherewith shall it be salted? Can somebody answer that question? If the salt have lost its savour. If it has lost its taste. If it has lost its quality. I'm repeating. If it has lost its strength. Wherewith shall it be salted?

This is real genuine salt. It has a quality about it. It adds a dimension of flavour to the meat. It brings out a beautiful taste upon your eggs. Ever try eating your eggs without salt? Ye are the salt of the earth.

Salt. Today we have refrigeration. But salt is also a preservative. You know. The ham was cured with salt. And it could hang. At room or air temperature. Outdoor temperature. For months and not spoil.

Salt. Oh salt. It adds spice to life. Salt. It adds taste to your food. Salt. But you know this salt. Doesn't do any good as long as it's in this shaker. Amen? In order for you and I to benefit from this salt.

It needs to be poured out. Ye my brothers, my sisters who are saved. And sanctified. And called out. Unto the Lord. Ye are the salt of the earth. How shall the people. In Banda Aceh. Indonesia. Be salted.

Shall the people in Lancaster County. Be salted. If the salt had lost its savour. It says it this way in Mark. Everyone shall be salted with fire. And every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. Salt is good.

But if the salt had lost his saltness. Wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves. And have peace. One with another. Peace. We are going to teach peace in our schools. That struck a chord with me also brother Emmanuel.

The government official. Who is. Head over the schools there in Banda Aceh. As he said those words. We have just initiated into our curriculum. That there must be a teaching of peace. Ah. Yes. Peace. Peace.

Peace. Comes from knowing the Prince of Peace. And he says. Have salt in yourselves. And have peace one with another. If you and I. Are salted. With the salt of God. We will have peace one with another.

Salt in the Covenant Offerings

Amen. In Leviticus. God told them concerning the sacrifices. Leviticus 2 .13 you don't need to turn there. He said every oblation of thy meat offering. Shalt thou season with salt. Neither shalt thou offer the salt.

Of the covenant of thy God to be lacking. From thy meat offering. With all thine offerings. Thou shalt offer salt. You know a professing Christian life. Without. Saltiness. Without fire. It's like trying to eat an egg.

Without salt. In fact it's a lot worse than that. They cannot refute life. They'll argue history. They'll argue religion. But they can't refute life. Ye. Are the salt of the earth. In Luke's gospel it says it like this.

Salt is good. Oh I can attest to that. Amen. You forget to salt the beef. Or the fish. It's pretty flat isn't it. People will be saying. Hey pass that salt shaker. Right. You know. A professing Christian without.

A practical holy life. It's pretty tasteless. Not very attractive. Luke's gospel. It says. If a salt had lost it's savor where it should be seasoned. It is neither fit for the land nor yet for the dunghill.

But men cast it out. He that has ears to hear let him hear. Men will cast that unsavory salt out. Is that what happened in Banda Aceh? They see. Christendom and western. Westernized Christendom. They see these linked together.

They don't separate. So when they think of Christian they think of the west. And when they think of the west. They want nothing to do with the west. Because the west. Has cast off restraint. We will not have God rule over us.

Oh yeah we'll still name him by name. We want just enough of God to get us into heaven. To escape hell. But no we don't want to be radical Christians. And really live for God. We just want to go on our merry way.

Partying and having fun. Just living like the rest of the world. And they see that. And like Emanuel said. It's not the problem with the gospel. But it's the problem with the package. You know what? They are not going to read this bible.

The only bible they are going to read. Is you. And I. And that's how a lot of people are here in the United States also. They have taken the bible away. They have taken it out of our schools. And people don't regard the bible.

As the authority of the word of God. And that everything that was spoken. And every word of God that was spoken. It shall come to pass. You can count on it. You can believe it. We just read it this morning.

Not one jot or one tittle shall pass. Till all be fulfilled. When God says. Thus sayeth the Lord. So it is. Ye are the salt of the earth. How shall the Achinese be salted? You can't go and stand on the street corner and preach.

It probably wouldn't be very effective. Ah, but. As it says in 2nd Corinthians 3. Ye are our epistle. Written in our hearts. Known and read of all men. For as much as ye are manifestly declared. To be the epistle of Christ.

Living Epistles and the Power of a Resurrected Life

Ah, that is how the gospel will be brought. To Banda Aci. And that is how the gospel is brought. Here also. By all means. Preach the gospel. If necessary. Use words. By all means preach the gospel. Let your conversation and your life be manifestly declaring.

The testimony of Jesus Christ. The power of a resurrected life. And if necessary. Use words. Now maybe that's a bit heavy on one side. I'll give it that. But your walk talks so loud. I can't hear what your talk talks.

Right? What shall this world be one? Ah, the salt. Gets out of the shaker. And it is scattered abroad. Just like in the book of Acts. When persecution arose. And the Christians were scattered. And they went everywhere.

Preaching. And testifying. Of the saving. Of the power. Of God. And the salt. Was doing its work. Preserving. And making. A people. Thirsty to know. What do you have that I don't have? You've heard this statement before.

You can lead them to water. But you can't make them drink. Oh, but if. There's some salt around. They're going to get thirsty. Abundant life in Christ. Ye are the salt of the earth. My brother. My sister.

Yes. You. And I. Right here in Lancaster County. Right here in everyday life. Ye are the salt. Of the earth. That's very challenging to my own heart. But. I can see so many areas where I fall short. And I don't want this message to be.

Condemnation upon anyone's heart. But rather an encouragement. Have salt in yourselves. He also says. There in Matthew 5. That ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.

Oh. Yes. Not only salt. But light. These are little lights. Shining. Everywhere they go. I'm going to let this little light shine. Hallelujah. And those people that sit in darkness. And in gross darkness.

Begin to see the lights. Light is springing up. You know. It can't be hid. It can't be hid. And God. Had a lot more in mind. Than just building a few houses. And the tsunami came. I agree brother Emmanuel.

And Christian Aid Ministries. Those who are on. The board of directors. They said. We just can't. Let this thing go. This thing just keeps plaguing us. That there. Needs to be an ongoing work. In Indonesia.

There have been so many. People coming. And asking questions. In fact Bram said. That the Indonesians. Are more open to asking questions. Of the CAM. Workers and people. Than their own Indonesian Christians.

And you know what I believe it is? I believe at least in part. It's because. There is a life being lived. And the people. And the package. In which the gospel is being presented. Is holy. It's godly. It's orderly.

It's modest. It's loving. It's caring for the people. And they sense it. And they know it. And the offense. Of the western. Package. If I may call it that. Is removed. And they say you're different. You're different.

And so. As you're at work. You know. Rubbing shoulders. With all of these people. The light is shining. The salt is having an effect. And they're getting thirsty. And they're saying. Tell me. Tell me about your god.

Holiness, Legalism, and the Offense of the Gospel

Oh. That we. Would. Not. Miss this. Yes. There is a danger. Of a people. Who pursue holiness. And practical Christian living. Yes. There's a danger of legalism. And phariseeism. And. Think we're better than others.

And. You know. Looking down on others. Because they don't practice Christianity. As we do. Yes. There is a danger. But my dear brother and sister. Let us not be afraid. Of falling into that ditch.

So that we don't even walk.

In the straight and the narrow way. With the Lord. And apply a practical Christianity. Because. Well. They might. We might become legalists. We might become. Under bondage to the wall. If we really practice true Christianity.

If we really practice true modesty. If we really practice. The headship veiling. If we really. Are separated under God. Brahms said. You know. You people are different. You don't watch television. You're not following the fashions.

You're modest. And see the Muslims. They are very. Stripped. On the modesty. And then here comes Western Christianity. Dressed like Hollywood. May I be so bold. Faces all painted up like Jezebel. And they say.

Sorry. We don't want your gospel. We don't want your Christianity. We will be an offense to some. Yes. For the cause of Christ. There will be those that will be offended. There will be those that will hate. Jesus Christ.

Just like they did when he walked on the earth. And they will even call him a devil. Well. He said. If he did that to a green tree. What will they do to a dry one? We might also get called a devil. But let the offense be because of Christ.

And not because of the package. And I want to flaunt my liberties. And I'm free in Christ. Oh. To see those born again. Muslim women. Continuing to veil their heads. Continuing to dress modestly. That the offense of the package.

Of the gospel. Seizes from that aspect. Amen. I think we need to earnestly contend for the faith. It is just in the last 50 years. But especially the last 100 years. That things in western culture and world.

Has slid. Into an extreme. Worldliness. And you can be a Christian. And a movie star. And you can be a Christian. And have punk rock music. Just add a little Jesus in with it. You can be a Christian. And look like a wolf.

Separation from Worldliness and Practical Good Works

Brothers and sisters. There is something radically wrong. God said. Come out from among them. And touch not the unclean thing. And be ye separate. Unto me saith the Lord. And I'll be your father. He shall be my sons and my daughters.

Saith the Lord Almighty. Can't they just mix it all together? Just become like the Egyptians. And the Philistines. And win them that way. No. It is no regress to that. They were a stench. And the name of God was blasphemed.

Through them. Can you see it? And so it is still today. My brothers. My sisters. The name of God. Is blasphemed. Ye. Are a living epistle. Known. And read. Of all men. Perceived. And recognized. What is my life saying?

You know this whole thing of. Of good works. Oh. They shall see your good works. And glorify your father which is in heaven. We have pendulum swung. So far in the other direction. That we're afraid of anything.

That smells of works. Because it's not by works of righteousness. That we are saved. Of course it isn't. But my brother. My sister. Ye are created in Christ Jesus. His workmanship. Under good works which he has foreordained.

That we should walk in them.

And how will the world know?

By their fruits ye shall know them. By their good works. When they behold your good works. They're going to glorify God. I'll just read a few verses. Here for us this morning. And you may chop the references down if you like.

It is amazing. How many times. This comes up in the New Testament. I don't have near all of them. I have a few. First Timothy 2. 8 through 10. I will therefore that men pray everywhere. Lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting.

And in like manner also. That the women adorn themselves in modest apparel. With shamefacedness and sobriety. Not with broided hair or gold or pearls. Or costly array. Which become as women professing godliness.

But with good works. First Timothy 6. 17 through 19. Charge them that are rich in this world. That they be not high minded. Nor trust in uncertain riches. But in the living God. Who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.

But that they do good. That they be rich in good works. Ready to distribute. Willing to communicate. Laying up in store for themselves. A good foundation against the time to come. That they may lay hold on eternal life.

Second Timothy 3. 16 and 17. All scripture is given by inspiration of God. And is profitable for doctrine. For reproof. For correction. For instruction in righteousness. That the man of God may be perfect.

Thoroughly furnished unto all good works. 2, 7 and 8. In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works. In doctrine showing uncorruptness. Gravity. Sincerity. Sound speech that cannot be condemned.

That he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed. Having no evil thing to say of you. Titus 2. 11 through 15. For the grace of God that bringeth salvation. Has appeared unto all men. Teaching us that denying ungodliness.

And worldly lusts. That we may live properly. Righteously. And godly in this present world. Looking for that blessed hope. And the glorious appearing of the great God. And of our savior Jesus Christ. Who gave himself for us.

That he might redeem us from all iniquity. And purify unto himself. A peculiar people. Zealous of good works. These things speak and exhort. And rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise God. For he is faithful that promised thee.

Titus 3 .8. This is a faithful saying. And these things I will. That thou affirm constantly. That they which had believed in God. Might be careful. To maintain good works. These things are good. And profitable.

Unto men. Hebrews 10 .23 .24. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith. Without wavering. For he is faithful that promised. One another to provoke unto love. And to good works. First Peter 2 .11 .12.

Dearly beloved. I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims. Abstain from fleshly lusts. Which war against the soul. Having your conversation honest. Among the Gentiles. That whereas they speak against you as evil doers.

They may by your good works. Which they shall behold. Glorify God in the day of visitation. Philippians 2 .14 -16. Do all things without murmurings and disputings. That you may be blameless and harmless.

The sons of God. Without rebuke. In the midst of a crooked and perverse nation. Among whom ye shine as lights in the world. Holding forth the word of life. First Peter 1 .13 -16. Gird up the loins of your mind.

Be sober and hope to the end. For the grace that is to be brought. Unto you at the revelation of the Lord. As obedient children. Not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts. In your ignorance.

But as he which has called you is holy. So be ye holy. In all manner of conversation. Because it is written. Be ye holy. For I am holy. First Peter 3 .1 -2. Likewise ye wives. Be in subjection to your own husbands.

That if any obey not the word. They may be cast out. They also may without the word. Be won by the conversation of the wives. While they behold your chaste conversation. Coupled with fear. God has before ordained.

That we. Who are saved. Should be filled with the fruit of righteousness. And should display. The character. And the nature of Christ. By our deeds. By our actions. By our conversation. Which is our walk of life.

And yes. Use words. If necessary. Some very. Clear words from the scriptures. Have your conversation honest. Walk honestly. That if they speak against you. As evil doers. It will be proven false. You know just like.

Daniel’s Faithful Witness Before Pagan Kings

Just like Daniel. Amen. Daniel. They sought occasion against him. But he was a faithful man. He was an honest man. His conversation was honest. They couldn't find occasion against him. Good deeds. They may by your good works.

Which they shall behold. Glorify God. Do all things without murmurings and disputings. Look at that Christian home. Look at the love. In that Christian home. Look at the peace. That is upon them. Look at the joy.

Of the Lord. On their faces. Look at the harmony. In the home. Look at how the children are obedient. Look at how they love one another. Yes because. They're born of God and love is of God. And he that loveth is born of God.

I mean it's. You know it's just all wrapped up in Christ. You have a relationship. And you have your family table. And they get to sit there with you. And they start asking questions. Ah. They're getting thirsty.

The salt. Is being scattered abroad. They see how you work on the job. They'll get angry. And talk down on your fellow laborers. You're forgiving. Kind. There's a peace about you. There's a rest in your soul.

Another earthquake hit. Six months after the one that brought the tsunami. Smaller one. People were terrified. Thought the water's going to come again. And rightly so. They were terrified. I'm not faulting them.

But you. Child of God. You're not terrified. You're at peace and you're at rest. They behold your good works. They behold your conversation. And it's a light. Ah. It's shining brightly. It's salt. Scattered.

All throughout Banda Aceh. That before the tsunami. Wasn't possible. But today it's possible. How long will the doors be open? We do not know. How will they be won? You know it speaks of the wives here.

That they may be won by the conversation. Without the word. Does that apply here also? How many people. Right here. In Lancaster County have been won. By your conversation without a word. I'm sure we don't.

We don't know. We don't try to keep a track or something. But I know. I know for myself. When I saw abundant life. In a Christian. You don't have to say anything. His life. Testified. His deeds. Testified.

That he was righteous. And that he had assurance of salvation. And that he was. Fellowshiping and communing with God. More than I had. For I've saved. You know. Ye. Are the epistle of Christ. No one in red.

Of all men. They will behold. Your chase conversation. They will behold. Your reverential fear of God. They will behold. Your devotion. And your love and your adoration. Toward God. They will behold. Your acceptance in the beloved.

They will behold. Your assurance of forgiveness of sins. Like brother Emmanuel was sharing. My dear brothers and sisters. Ye. Are the salt of the earth. I wonder sometimes. As God looks upon us. And we're like so many grains of salt.

In the shaker. Could it be the heart of God. He wants to scatter us abroad. And repeat the book of Acts. All over again. And they went everywhere. And they said. Oh. Those that have turned this world upside down.

Are come here also. Ah. Some trembled and shook. Because the religious systems were crumbling. Because the reality of the life of Jesus was coming. And people's lives were being changed. And oh. There was great joy in that city.

Because. They experienced. Life in Christ. Abundant life. They tasted. Hmm. These Christians are real. They're not like the Pharisees. They don't just have an outer shell. They're not just walking about in long robes.

And enlarging the borders of their garments. They're not just praying to be seen of men. These people are different. Wood to God. That wherever we're. Wherever we're planted. In God's calling. We're light.

There's a lot of hurting people in Lancaster County. A lot of people sitting in darkness. A lot of hurting people sitting in darkness. In Africa. A lot of hurting people sitting in darkness. In many parts of the world.

Lord of harvest. Send forth laborers. Let's kneel together in prayer. Father in heaven. You. Said in your word. Ye are. The salt of the earth. Not that we have to try to be. The salt. Ye are the salt.

But then you give us a warning. And said he that has ears to hear. Let him hear. Because if the salt has lost its saltness. Wherewith shall it be seasoned. Father we confess this morning. Within ourselves Lord.

And we're not salty Lord. But it is you father. That salts us. As you said there in Mark. I believe that. The sacrifice is seasoned with salt. And with fire. Lord. By your gentle Holy Spirit. Bring conviction where conviction is needed.

That we may repent. So that we may be genuine and real. And our lights may shine brightly. That there isn't. Smoke on the globe of the light. Of the lantern and they cannot see. Oh Lord. The smoke of worldly life.

And other things Lord. The smoke of pride. And selfishness. And all of these things father. Oh God. Have mercy upon us. Have mercy upon me Lord. Have mercy upon us as a congregation. And father I pray.

Let there be no condemnation. But oh father. The sweet. Presence of the Holy Spirit. The comforter. The one who convicts of sin. The one who. Points us to Christ. Father we just do ask in Jesus name. Please Lord.

We want to be usable vessels in your hand. Father thank you for what you're doing. Thank you for humbling us. Thank you for showing us. We're nothing without you. But then oh father I also pray. Illumine our eyes.

And our hearts. That we may know. The hope of our calling. And the power of Christ. The resurrection. Power. That raised Jesus from the dead. Dwelling in you shall also quicken your mortal bodies. Oh God.

Father forgive us for where we have. Hindered. The shining forth of the light. Clearly. Where we have gotten confused. And lost our way. In religion. Or in fear of man. Or in praise of man. Oh Lord. We want your praise.

We want your smile. Father bless this congregation. I pray in Jesus name. Peace be upon this house. The peace of Jesus. The rest of Jesus. No condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus. Who walk not.