Spicy - Faith That Stands OutSample

There is a level to spice where it’s not enjoyable. Too much spice, and the dish is ruined. Too little, and it’s bland.

Good spice knows its place.

Jesus said in Matthew 5, "You are the salt of the earth, You are the light of the world."

Salt enhances, preserves, and keeps things fresh. Light reveals, guides, and brings hope. But when salt is overpowering, it makes food inedible. When light is too intense, it blinds instead of leads.

There is a balance we must find:

Being a friend without compromising our faith.

Speaking truth without destroying opportunities for discipleship.

How Do We Find That Balance?

We need to be in the world, but not of it. Jesus was called a 'friend of sinners', but He never sinned. He was gentle with the broken, but bold against evil.

We are called to do the same—love the sinner, hate the sin. Call out darkness, but not crush those lost in it.

Are you being the spice the world needs? Are you shining a light that guides others to God, or are you blending in so much that no one sees Him in you?

Challenge

This week, find a way to strike that balance. Be bold in your faith without pushing people away. Stand out without overpowering. Shine your light with grace and truth.