THE ART OF INFLUENCE
signals of right or wrong living to keep us traveling on the right path in life.
As the salt and light of the earth, Christians can influence those in our families, our friends, our co-workers, those who see us and watch us even from a distance, anyone we come into contact with, our church, and the world. Imagine if all of us as believers understood our own effectiveness in the influence we can have on the lives of others. We will influence everyone we touch and everyone we reach, whether positively or negatively. It is because of our relationship with God that we can influence others positively.
When we walk into a situation or room, do others immediately feel more stable, loved, cared for, and valued? Are the people around you better off because you are there? Be a light. Shine wherever you are. People are attracted to light.
Just like Pastor Coetzee, we can learn that our influence carries more weight than our authority, that influence takes time, and just like salt and light, it continues to work behind the scenes, improving everything it touches and reaches.