works of service, so that the body of Christ maybe built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Then
we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves and blown here and thereby every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow
up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together
by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work" (
Ephesians 4:11-16, NIV)
b. The church
to penetrate the culture, as salt and light penetrates. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again It
is no 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 its 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, NIV)
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