1. Message From the Hilltop: Why Am I Here? (Matthew 5:13-16) Message from the Hilltop: Why Am I Here? Jeff Kobes January 23, 2005

2. Message From the Hilltop: Why Am I Here? (Matthew 5:13-16)

3. “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. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.” Matthew 5:13-16 (NASB)

4. Message From the Hilltop: Why Am I Here? (Matthew 5:13-16) “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.” Matthew 5:16 (NASB) Our Purpose

5. Message From the Hilltop: Why Am I Here? (Matthew 5:13-16) “Let your light shine...” Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV) Our Purpose

6. Message From the Hilltop: Why Am I Here? (Matthew 5:13-16) “... before men in such a way that they may see your good works...” A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:34-35 (NASB) Our Purpose

7. Message From the Hilltop: Why Am I Here? (Matthew 5:13-16) “... and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person. Colossians 4:5-6 (NASB) Our Purpose

8. Message From the Hilltop: Why Am I Here? (Matthew 5:13-16)