INFLUENCING OTHERS FOR GOOD

                                                       Matthew 5:13-16 (705)

   Introduction

        A.  Influence is something that all of us possess.

        B.  It can be good or bad, but not at the same time.

        C.  We can have a bad influence and through carefulness develop a good influence.

             

              1.  Example:  Acts 9:1-2 (808); Philippians 1:21 (867)

        D.  We can have a good influence and through carelessness change to a bad influence.

              1.  Example:  Matthew 27:3-8 (728)

        E.  When we are dead our influence will continue to live.  Rev. 14:13 (913)

        F.  Read Matthew 5:13-16.       Salt is a preservative.  Light dispels darkness.

       G.  Four ways in which we can influence other for good.

   I.  By what we say.  Ephesians 4:29; 5:4 (865).  ______________________________.

 

  II.  By how we live.  Philippians 1:27 (867); Matthew 5:13-16

  III.  By our faith.  James 2: 14-20 (892) ; 26

IV.  By our demonstration of love.  Matthew 5:43-48 (706); John 13:34-35 (793)

Conclusion

        A.  Poem by Melvin Wise