Why The Name Salt and Light?

Excerpt from VOTER’S GUIDE for the Serious Christian
by The Western Center for Law and Policy

PARTICIPATION IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS IS THE RIGHT AND DUTY OF ALL CITIZENS.

As Christians, God calls us to be “salt” and “light” in the world (Matthew 5:13-16). He intends for us to have a positive impact, yet we live in times when far too often “evil” is called “good” and “good” is called “evil.” Citizens often support evil when they vote for candidates who propose or advance evil laws. When Christians are uninformed or silent, the vacuum created is often filled with immoral laws. Edmund Burke, a contemporary of William Wilberforce, believed that “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” Are you willing to act in the cause of good?

It is undeniable that the common good of our nation is best served by laws that reflect God’s moral order and ensure justice for all citizens. The Bible teaches that because we are created in God’s image, individuals have intrinsic value, independent of their utility or function. This includes “the least of these”— the pre-born, young children, the disabled, and the elderly, who are often the most innocent and defenseless among us. Although precious to God, they often have no voice or vote of their own. If you do not speak for them when you vote, who will?

JESUS HAS CALLED EACH OF US TO BE SALT AND LIGHT OF THE WORLD.

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses it's saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is not longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:13-16