Even though it has been demonized over the years, salt is an essential nutrient that we cannot live without. That’s great for me because I love it and can hardly eat anything that doesn’t contain a little bit of it; even dessert is better with a pinch; somehow it makes the sweetness even sweeter; this doesn’t mean you should have a salty attitude; by no means! We can all be a little salty at times, but don’t let that be your everyday disposition; the world should see us as dessert and not unsavory salt that has lost its taste and is suitable for nothing.
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. Matthew 5:13
Then Jesus compares us to a light on a hill that cannot be hid. If you’ve ever seen a city or homes situated on the side of a mountain, you’ll understand why he used that terminology.
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Matthew 5:14
Even a small glimmer of light can be seen from far away. Your words may not necessarily point out that you belong to Jesus, even though they can. Your actions and disposition toward others will tell your story. That’s why you must control your actions, even to your spouse; you don’t want them to worry about your salvation. Get ahold of your reactions so the world sees you as salt and light and not someone condemned.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16
