“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how will it be made salty aging? It is good for nothing any more, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.

 

Salt; as a mineral;

It kills germs, is an abrasive, brings out the flavor of things, and heals, preserves, and is bold or outstanding in flavor.

 

As a follower of Christ; Eliminates sin, irritation to the sinner, brings out the best in people, heals the sick and lost, keeps those whom have been salted. is bold and speaks the truth.

 

Matthew 5: 14-16

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.

Nor do men light a lamp, and then hide it, but put on the lampstand; and give light to all that are in the house

“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

 

Luke 8:16-18 says it rather well,

“Now no one after lighting a lamp covers it over with a container, or put is under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand, in order that those who come in may see the light.

“For nothing is hidden that shall not become evident, nor anything secret that shall not be known and come to light.

“Therefore take care how you listen; for whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what hw thinks he has shall be taken away from him.”

 

Either we are to be salt to this earth and shine the light of Christ to all whom we come in contact with, or we will lose what has been given to us, and for those that think they have Christ in their lives but truly have not made the choice to ask Jesus in and asked to be forgiven and then follow Him, they will lose even that that they thank they have (their lives).