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