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The Bible says in Mathew 5: 13, "You are the salt of the earth: but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men."
The metaphor of the word "salt" used here was to describe the character of God's people in being connected with purity, and to indicate their influence for good as they penetrate secular society.
In the old days, a Christian who had been ejected by discipline from the Church was compelled, before he was received back, to lay at the door of the Church and invite people to enter, saying, "Trample upon me who is the salt which has lost its flavor."
Salt has some unique characteristics. Let's take a closer look:
Salt causes thirst...
We make others thirst for the Lord by living His Will.
Salt is a seasoning...
We are to season each other by His Word and our testimonies.
Salt is a preservative...
By doing His Will we save souls because His wish is that none should perish.
Mathew 5: 14 - 16 says, "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven."
We make others thirst for the Lord by living His Will.
Salt is a seasoning...
We are to season each other by His Word and our testimonies.
Salt is a preservative...
By doing His Will we save souls because His wish is that none should perish.
Mathew 5: 14 - 16 says, "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven."
Christianity was meant to be seen...
We shine as reflected light, (His Light), radiating from the presence of Christ within our hearts.
We shine as reflected light, (His Light), radiating from the presence of Christ within our hearts.
Visible to all men in the World
Attracting them to God...
Attracting them to God...
We are to be a guide for God to others, In Love, to make the way clear as an example or a warning light which is our duty. Praising good and condemning evil.
The bottom line is that Christian uselessness invites disaster. We must be an example of purity. Our conviction should be brought about by loyalty and living for Christ today. We have a choice to either have a positive or negative effect on others today. It is and always will be our responsibility to live in the Truth, as He has instructed us, bringing glory to Him.
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