Looking at Matthew 5, Jesus is preaching His sermon on a mountain in front of a multitude of people and His disciples. He is teaching them the Beatitudes and in verses 13-16, how to be the salt of the earth and a light in a world full of darkness. When I think of being the salt of the earth, I think about what salt is used for and our purpose while on this earth. Salt adds flavor and preserves food. In the same way, we are called to be that seasoning/flavor in this world filled with corruption, perversion, and distraction. For example, have you ever walked into a room and noticed the negative attitude of some people or drove on a highway and seen drivers filled with rage? This negative attitude and rage promotes an aroma filled with stinch and causes people to draw/flee from them because they make themselves look and act like fools. However, Jesus is calling us to be a light in the midst of the an aroma filled with stinch. When we walk in a room or drive on the highway, people should see Jesus Christ in us and draw near and praise God in heaven. (verse 16) Essentially, we are not to hide the person we are in Christ, but rather have integrity and stand as a Christian who is sold out for Jesus. Therefore, when we step in a room, drive our car, converse with one another, witness to our friends, or pray for one another, we as Christians should shine with a positive 'swagger' (if you will) of praise and worship because God is so worth it and He made us to worship Him.
What are you doing to be the salt of the earth in your community?
Be blessed!
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