THE VALUE OF SALT
The Bible talks about how we, as Christians, are to be like salt. So truly, there should be something in our lives that encourages others around us to have a thirst for the Living Water that comes from knowing Jesus.

Mark 9:50 (NLT) says:

Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again? You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves and live in peace with each other.
Matthew 5:13 also says, You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?...
So, if God said we, as Christians, are to be salt, what is the significance of that?

Besides something that prompts thirst, salt was used for so many things during biblical times:

- Salt was traditionally rubbed on newborns (Ezekiel 16:4);

- Salt was used to mark a continual covenant (Numbers 18:19);

- Salt was both an additive and preservative of food (Leviticus 2:13);

Salt was even used as currency. The Oxford Dictionary tells us that salt was once so valuable, the Roman army was sometimes paid with salt instead of money. Their monthly allowance was called “salarium” (since “sal” is Latin for salt.)

At a time in history when there was no refrigeration, it was important to preserve meats, often with salt. And preserving foods meant preserving lives!

So, when the early Christians were told that they were to be “salt,” they were being told that they were highly valuable to the world. In fact, they had something to offer the world that meant life!

But the early Christians were also warned not to allow anything to negatively impact their effectiveness – like salt is impacted when impurities are mixed with it.

So, if we are to be salt, we should always remember our true purpose as believers – and not be tainted by this world. We are from a different kingdom – a place where we promote life and point people to Jesus!

God bless you!