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Opening Question:
When was the last time you made someone's day a little better without thinking about it?
What Does this Teach Us About God?
God blesses the unlikely — the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, the merciful — and He means for that same people to be visible as salt and light, so others see good works and glorify the Father, not us.
What Does this Teach Us About People?
The kind of people God calls blessed (humble, merciful, peacemakers) are exactly the ones meant to shine. We weren't made to hide our faith but to let our lives point others toward God.
Main Point:
God calls His people to live visibly as salt and light through loving actions, so others see their good works and glorify the Father.
Discovery Questions:
What does this passage teach us about God and how He wants His people to live? What does it teach us about the impact of loving, caring lives? How will you obey this week through your relationships? Who will you share this passage with?