Matthew 5:13, "But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."
"If we are too much like the world, we are worthless. Christians should not blend in with everyone else. Instead, we should effect others positively, just as seasoning brings out the flavor in food." (Bible Commentary) How can we effect others positively?
Jesus said, "Love the LORD GOD with all your heart, soul, body, and mind. Love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22:39, Mark 12:31, Luke 10:27)
GOD is absent: 1. When men follow the ways of the world (Ephesians 2:1-3) 2. When the mind stays on earthly things (Philippians 3:18-20) 3. When men are lovers of self rather than GOD (2 Timothy 3:1-9)
Jesus said, "Love the LORD GOD with all your heart, soul, body, and mind. Love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22:39, Mark 12:31, Luke 10:27)
GOD is absent: 1. When men follow the ways of the world (Ephesians 2:1-3) 2. When the mind stays on earthly things (Philippians 3:18-20) 3. When men are lovers of self rather than GOD (2 Timothy 3:1-9)
Be ye salt of the earth, bringing the flavor of GOD's salvation through Jesus Christ to all mankind. The eternal reward is greater than any "savory dish!"
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