Salt of the Earth
Christians have an important responsibility when it comes to the rest of the world. Jesus said in Matthew 5:13 that we as Christians are the salt of the earth. It’s an interesting analogy, especially when we look at what salt does.
Let’s take a look at the historical context of salt. Salt was extremely important in those days, as it was used as a preservative for foods. When Jesus called us the salt of the earth, he was saying that we need to work to preserve the world, to help those who need help, and to lead them to Christ in the process.
If we look at how salt interacts with the body, we find that people can’t live without it. Your body needs salt in order to stay healthy. Without Christians being the salt of the earth, the world gets sicker and more corrupt. As salt of the earth, we need to be making a stand for God, and pointing people in His direction.
Finally, if we look at the effect that salt has on things, we find that it has a powerful effect, even in small amounts. If you look at recipes, most dishes only call for a small amount of salt proportional to the rest of the ingredients. However, if you omit the salt, the dish just doesn’t taste the same. You might think that as only one person you can’t do much to help the world. But, even as an individual, there is so much that you can do. You can volunteer for missions work, help out at the church, or even witness to your unsaved friends. While these actions might not seem like much at first, they add up, and the effect may be much more than you expected.
One last thought in closing, Jesus then said that if salt has lost its flavor, it’s worthless and should be tossed aside. We need to keep our “flavor” and not let the things of God be pushed off to the side. As soon as we let the fun of this world overshadow our duty from God, we’re not accomplishing anything for Him, and are good for nothing for the kingdom of God. Keep that in mind as you go out…
