Christian character as depicted in the Beatitudes, committed Christian discipleship exemplified in both deed and word. For effectiveness the Christian must retain his Christlikeness, as salt must retain its saltness. The influence of Christians in and on society depends on their being distinct, not identical. Jesus introduces his second metaphor with a similar affirmation: “You are the light of the world.” What this light is Jesus clarifies as our “good deeds.” Let people once “see your good deeds,”