Jesus didn't say His followers should try to be salt and light someday. He said they already are. In week two of the Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Justin Sturgeon walks through Matthew 5:13–16, with deep roots in Isaiah 2, 49, 60, and 42, to recover the weight of what Jesus was actually saying. This sermon at First Christian Church of The Dalles unpacks the ancient covenant of salt — a binding, preserving, flavor-bringing presence — and the long Old Testament theme of God's people being a light to the nations. Pastor Justin pushes past the bumper-sticker version of "salt and light" and asks the harder question: is your life actually preserving what is good and dispelling what is dark in your community, your workplace, and your home? Or have you lost your saltiness? Light hidden under a basket isn't humble; it's wasted. If this sermon encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a friend. Visit fcctd.org to learn more about FCC — we'd love to worship with you this Sunday, in person or online.