Recently my wife and I ministered on the topic of being the "Salt of the Earth." Jesus said in Matthew 5:13 - "you are the salt of the earth, but if salt looses its saltiness, how can it be make salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men." We began our message by having some individuals come up front and unwittingly take a taste test of some popcorn, crackers, and peanuts. Normally, they would have enjoyed this opportunity to snack during church, but what they soon found out is they were all unsalted. It only took them just a second of tasting each item to discover they were missing this all important ingredient. It became very obvious when salt is not present, it is noticeable to all. It has become very obvious that this world is missing a very important ingredient...men and women of God being salt. Why did Jesus compare us to salt? Salt was so valuable during His day that roman soldiers were actually paid in salt. Listen to this fact...we actually get our word "salary" from the word "salt." This brings an entire new revelation to this passage, we are to be a thing of great value, something that enhances and makes the world better. The "New Man" is called to be the salt of the earth, are you salting your family, friends, and coworkers?
