I.   The Problem

       the world (Jn. 3:19, 2 Tim. 3:13)

II.  The Solution

      true believers (vs. 13, 14)

      functions of salt:  a)  preserves

                                b) provides flavor

                                c) promotes thirst

      function of light: illuminate

III. The Danger

      being corrupted (vs. 13, 15)

IV.  The Result

      God glorified (vs. 16)

I.   “I have not come to abolish the [Law or the Prophets] but to fulfill them.”   (vs. 17)

      How Jesus fulfills (completes) the Old Testament:

      a) prophecy (e.g. Mic. 5:2, Ps. 22)

      b) obedience

      c) demands

      d) reference (Jn. 10:35)

II. “…unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.”  (vs. 20)

      How the Pharisees and scribes failed to fulfill the Old Testament:

      a) selective (Mt. 23:23, 23:14)

      b) self - supporting

      c) superficial (Mt. 23:25)

      d) self - centered