Sunday serviceMahubiri na

Rev Philip Gichuri

SALTTheme:

6.Associated with the way we speakColossians 4:6

• “Let your conversations be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”• How we speak reveals a lot about us.• Speaking with intelligence and

consideration.• There is power in our tongues we can

bless and curse.

• Ephesians 4:29- Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouth- but only for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.• Tongue brings healing: Prove 12:18-

reckless words pierce like a sword but the tongue of the wise brings healing.• Proverbs 16:24- Gracious words are

like a honey comb, sweetness to the soul and healthy to the body.

• Preserve ones life: Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life, he who opens wide his mouth comes to ruin.• Turns away wrath: Proverbs 15:1 • A just answer turns away wrath but a

harsh word stirs up anger• Our words are more powerful than we

may realize.• They may have a lasting effect that is

difficult to recover from • Proverbs 18:21- Tongue was power of

life and death

• “Alan Redpath: Agreed to apply this formula before speaking: THINKT- Is it True:H- Is it Helpful

I -Is it InspiringN-Is it NecessaryK- Is it Kind• Tongue has power to bless

• Words of encouragement can be life words • Let us speak life words that brings

encouragements• Encouragement motivates one

Salt indicates the following:Salt indicates purity in speechJob 6:6- Salt enhances flavourSalt symbolises keeping a promise

numbers 18:19Salt speak of goodness - Mark 9:50We need to guard our lips Psalm 19:14

Christians Should be Sensitive to the needs, Hurts and disappointment of others.

Conclusion:

Only God can control our tongues so that we can bless, encourage, build and give blessings to others through our words.

Matthew 12:36

2. VALUE - DHAMANA(salt was used to signify value)

• Salt when dissolved in water improves the density of water

• the change in density makes the water be able to have strength to hold objects ( a float)

• this adds value to the water so that not every object sinks to the bottom of the glass

we are of great value and that is why we bought by a prize that is Christ died for our sin.

(1 Corinthians 6:19, 1 Corinthians 7:23-24)Someone who's life has been added value will be

able to resist the evil one.Value means:Living a life of • integrity• accountability• empowered

• Worship only one God : 1 Samuel 15:23, Mathew 6:31-34

• Live a moral life : Mark 7:20-22

SALT MAKES US DIFFERENT

• The change in density makes the water to be different from ordinary:

• From Soft water• Hard water• This changes the name to brine solution• Be different from ordinary• 2 Peter 2:9 - You are chosen people, a

royal priesthood, a Holy nation, a peculiar people

(King James Version)Peculiar means:

- Uncommon- People who belong to God, God's

possession

• We are God's own special people

• Worship only one God : 1 Samuel 15:23, Mathew 6:31-34

• Live a moral life : Mark 7:20-22