Matthew 5:13a- “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?”
When a friend suggested it might help if I would soak my swollen feet in Epsom Salt, it got me thinking about the scripture in Matthew and about the other many uses “plain old salt” has had over the centuries.
Many of us salt our food to enhance the flavor.
Food companies use salt as a preservative.
In the first century, salt was used to keep certain foods, especially meat, from spoiling. Salt also had religious and sacrificial significance. To eat salt with someone meant to be bonded together in loyalty.
As the salt of the earth, Christians are preservers of God’s covenant and give true flavor to the world. They are called to prevent moral decay and preserve goodness in society. We are meant to positively influence and enhance the lives of those around us, making a difference in our communities.
Being “salt” means bringing flavor, preservation, and healing to the world around us.
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