Jesus didn't call us to be a condiment; He called us to be a covenant presence—salt that preserves and light that exposes. This message lays out a practical, biblical game plan for engaging culture, confronting lies, pushing back evil, and preserving what's good in our cities, schools, and public square. What you'll learn Salt ≠ seasoning: it's about permeation & preservation, not making sin palatable (Matt 5:13 –16, NKJV). How to engage politically and publicly without losing your soul (Acts 5:29 ; 1 Pet 2:12 ). A step-by-step Salt & Light Strategy to slow moral decay, expose darkness, and build the good (Eph 5:11 ; Rom 12:21 ). How ordinary believers become change agents: showing up, speaking truth in love, and serving your community. The Salt & Light Strategy (5 moves) Permeate – Get out of the shaker: show up at school boards, councils, neighborhoods (Jer 29:7). Preserve – Hold the line against decay: defend life, marriage, family, and truth (Prov 24:11 –12; Mic 6:8). Expose – Shine on lies and works of darkness with grace and courage (Eph 5:11 ; Isa 5:20 ). Build – Plant what's good: discipleship, mercy ministries, parallel institutions (Isa 58:12 ). Bless – Pray for leaders, do good works that point to the Father (1 Tim 2:1–2; Matt 5:16 ). Action steps this week Pick one arena (home, school, city, workplace) and show up. Tell the truth kindly once a day—online or in person. Adopt one local need (foster care, tutoring, food insecurity) and serve. Form a 3–5 person prayer/discipleship cell and commit to one public act of good each month. Hashtags #SaltAndLight #ResistTheRot #ChristianWorldview #PublicFaith #EngageTheCulture #Matthew5 #NKJV #TruthInLove #PushBac