SALTY SOULS!

SALTY SOULS!

Matt 5:13

13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

          Salt, in those days, was rarely found in its pure state but was almost always mixed with other substances. If it was subjected to dampness the saltiness leached out and the remaining sand would be tossed away. Jesus implied that the disciples had a particular function to perform and, if they didn’t, they might as well not exist. This challenges us to find God’s purpose for our lives.

          It is helpful to understand that salt purifies, preserves and enhances flavor. If we are the salt of the earth then we function as agents of purification. Can you imagine a world without church or God? Many of the hospitals, orphanages and relief agencies are church related. What would the world be if they were taken away? As salt, we minimize or slow the deterioration of sin in this world.

          Salt also produces thirst and enhances flavor. Those without hope in Christ are made thirsty and hungry for righteousness because of our daily influence. We add zest to life and good to our community because of our attachment to Christ.

          Salt must never expect to be praised for itself. No man sits down to a meal and says: “This is delicious salt!” No, he praises the flavor of the food without thinking of the salt.

Dear Lord, let me be salty salt shaken out upon a tasteless world. Let me create in others a thirst for you. AMEN