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Salt of the Earth. Light of the World. What Does that Mean?

In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, the phrases “salt of the earth” and “light of the world” are used to describe the role, the impact, and influence of Christians in this world, among men.

Jesus says:

“Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:13-16

“the salt have lost it savour” – This means to become insipid or to lose flavor, vigor, interest.

“Never leave anyone the way you found them.” Let them see JESUS.

Their hearts cry out for Jesus, even if they don’t know yet that it’s Him that they need and are looking for.

“We would see Jesus.” John 12:21

“Ye are …

“The salt of the earth”

salt preserves, salt cleanses, salt flavors

Benefits of Salt: Salt, or sodium chloride, is essential for maintaining overall health, bodily functions, including fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contraction.

“Salt is a seasoning and preserving chemical, but if left on the bare earth or exposed to the sun, rain, and air it loses its savor and is worthless (cp. Mrk_9:50; Luk_14:34-35).” Dake

Never let your salt lose its flavor or your light to be covered, to grow dim.

“Quench not the Spirit.” 1 Thessalonians 5:19

“Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? 35 It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” Luke 14:34-35

“a [Salt is good …] The 33rd parable in Luke (Luk_14:34-35), illustrating the fact that if Christians backslide and lose their savor they are not fit for God or man (Mat_24:51; Mat_25:30; Luk_9:62; Rom_6:16-23; Rom_8:12-13; 1Co_9:27; Gal_5:19-21; Gal_6:7-8; Heb_6:4-9; Heb_10:26-29; 2Pe_2:20-22). Next, Luk_15:4.
b [but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?] Question 101. Next, Luk_15:4. Salt loses its savor when exposed to the rain, sun, and air. What about believers who are the salt of the earth? Is there a possibility of their losing the life that makes them the salt of the earth? If there is no possibility, then there is no meaning to such statements as here and in Mat_5:13; Mrk_9:49-50.” Dake

In this “salt of the earth” parable, Jesus tells His followers that they are meant to be a potent and preserving influence, like salt that preserves and enhances, and to be a source of light, illuminating the world through their actions and lives. The truth is that the lives of salt-of Christ-saints are what results in the salvation, the preservation of eternal souls.

Here’s a more detailed explanation:

The Illustration:

Jesus uses the image of “salt of the earth” to describe the role of His followers in the world as they spread His glorious Gospel, obeying His Great Commission mandate.

Purpose of Salt:

In ancient times, salt was used to preserve and add flavor to food.

Meaning for Followers:

Jesus is saying that His followers should make a powerful impact, just like salt, preserving the eternal souls of men by preaching and teaching the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ in their world.

Jesus also says that His followers are “the light of the world,” meaning they should shine brightly in the way they live and as they speak the light of His truth into the hearts of those around them.

“14:34, 35 Salt is a picture of a disciple. There is something wholesome and commendable about a person who is living devotedly and sacrificially for the Lord. But then we read of salt that has lost its flavor. Modern table salt cannot lose its savor because it is pure salt. But in Bible lands, the salt was often mixed with various forms of impurity. Therefore it was possible for salt to be wasted away and for a residue to remain in the container. But this residue was worthless. It could not even be used for fertilizing the land. It had to be discarded.

The picture is of a disciple who starts off brilliantly, and then goes back on his vows. The disciple has one basic reason for existence; if he fails to fulfill that reason, then he is a pitiable object. We read concerning the salt that ‘men throw it out.’ … men throw it out, that is, they trample underfoot the testimony of one who began to build and was not able to finish. Kelly notes:

“There is shown the danger of what begins well turning out ill. What is there in the world so useless as salt when it has lost the one property for which it is valued? It is worse than useless for any other purpose. So with the disciple who ceases to be Christ’s disciple. He is not suited for the world’s purposes, and he has forsaken God’s. He has too much light or knowledge for entering into the vanities and sins of the world, and he has no enjoyment of grace and truth to keep him in the path of Christ. … Savourless salt becomes an object of contempt and judgment.’

The Lord Jesus closed the message on discipleship with the words ‘He who has ears to hear, let him hear!’ These words imply that not everyone will have the willingness to listen to the stringent terms of discipleship. But if a person is willing to follow the Lord Jesus, no matter what the cost may be, then he should hear and follow.” Believer’s Bible Commentary

“5:13 Jesus likened His disciples to salt. They were to the world what salt is in everyday life: salt seasons food; it hinders the spread of corruption; it creates thirst; it brings out the flavor. So His followers add piquancy to human society, serve as a preservative, and make others long for the righteousness described in the preceding verses.

The disciple has one great function—to be the salt of the earth by living out the terms of discipleship listed in the Beatitudes and throughout the rest of the Sermon. If he fails to exhibit this spiritual reality, men will tread his testimony under their feet. The world has only contempt for an undedicated believer.” Believer’s Bible Commentary

Depending on the heart soil of the person the salt (God’s Word) falls on, there will be a reaction. Some will delight. Some will rebel and persecute (vv. 10-12).

Every definition to be found about salt, along with our own personal experience, reveals that salt cleanses and salt preserves. It’s also full of minerals to nourish.

Another source notes the following about Jesus’ people in the earth being “the salt of the earth.”

“In Matthew 5:13, Jesus calls his followers ‘the salt of the earth,’ implying they should positively impact the world, preserving good and enhancing life, much like salt does to food.

Here’s a more detailed explanation:

Symbolism of Salt:

In Jesus’ time, salt was a valuable commodity used for seasoning, preserving food, and symbolizing purity and covenant.

Preservation and Influence:

By calling his followers ‘salt,’ Jesus suggests they should act as a preserving force in the world, preventing decay and promoting goodness.

Enhancing Life:

Just as salt enhances the flavor of food, Jesus’ followers should positively influence and enrich the lives of others.

Losing Saltiness:

Jesus warns that if followers fail to live out their faith and influence the world positively, they become like ‘tasteless salt,’ useless and discarded.

Living Out Faith:

To remain ‘salty,’ Jesus’ followers are called to live a life of faith, love, and service, making a positive impact on the world around them.”

“The light of the world”

Think about when the electricity goes out. Do you scramble around in the pitch dark to light a candle only to hide it, only to cover, to put something over it? No.

“Bushel” (v. 15) is referring to a basket or barrel, was in covering the light of a candle under it and we know that can lead to that fire being extinguished.

“May our lights shine before men, that they may see our good works, and glorify our Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16.” Karen Cochran

YOUR PRAYER: Father in Jesus’ name, I ask You to forgive my self-idolatry, rebellion, and wickedness and how I’ve done nothing to declare Your truth, to stand up and speak out for the innocent. Please wash me clean in Your precious blood dear LORD. In Jesus’ name.

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Chosen, Ordained, Joyfully Fruitful [podcast]

“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you,

and ordained you, that ye should go and bring

forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that

whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name,

he may give it you.” John 15:16

“Ye have not chosen me”
“I have chosen you”
“and ordained you”
“that ye should go and bring forth fruit”
“and that your fruit should remain”

Of this truth, the Believer’s Bible Commentary notes the following:

“15:16 Lest there be any tendency for them to become discouraged and give up, Jesus reminded them that He was the One who chose them. This may mean that He chose them to eternal salvation, to discipleship, or to fruitfulness. He had appointed the disciples to the work which lay before them. We should go and bear fruit. Fruit may mean the graces of the Christian life, such as love, joy, peace, etc. Or it may mean souls won for the Lord Jesus Christ. There is a close link between the two. It is only as we are manifesting the first kind of fruit that we will ever be able to bring forth the second.

The expression “that your fruit should remain” leads us to think that fruit here means the salvation of souls. The Lord chose the disciples to go and bring forth lasting fruit. He was not interested in mere professions of faith in Himself, but in genuine cases of salvation. L. S. Chafer notes that in this chapter we have prayer effectual (v. 7), joy celestial (v. 11), and fruit perpetual (v. 16). “That whatever you ask … .” The secret of effective service is prayer. The disciples were sent forth with the guarantee that the Father would grant them whatever they asked in Christ’s name.”

Adam Clarke writes;

“The first ministers of the Gospel were the choice of Jesus Christ; no wonder, then, that they were so successful. Those whom men have since sent, without the appointment of God, have done no good. The choice should still continue with God, who, knowing the heart, knows best who is most proper for the Gospel ministry.

To be a genuine preacher of the Gospel, a man must –

1. Be chosen of God to the work.
2. He must be placed in the true vine – united to Christ by faith.
3. He must not think to lead an idle life, but labor.
4. He must not wait till work be brought to him, but he must go and seek it.
5. He must labor so as to bring forth fruit, i.e. to get souls converted to the Lord.
6. He must refer all his fruit to God, who gave him the power to labor, and blessed him in his work.
7. He must take care to water what he has planted, that his fruit may remain – that the souls whom he has gathered in be not scattered from the flock.
8. He must continue instant in prayer, that his labors may be accompanied with the presence and blessing of God – Whatsoever ye shall Ask.
9. He must consider Jesus Christ as the great Mediator between God and man, proclaim his salvation, and pray in his name. – Whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, etc. See Quesnel.”

God alone ordains His people to His work and brings them

through many purging seasons to cause His fruitfulness in

them, preparing them to bear more of His fruit.

God chose us and blessed us with the ability to repent and

receive Christ. As His people, He’s also ordained us to “go

and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain.”

As we read this discourse from our LORD (John 15 and 17),

we discover that He is speaking of that abiding fellowship we

have with Him, and how out of it is borne the good fruit of

His ministry in and through our life.

Being rooted in that oneness, the abiding relationship with

Christ, is all-important to our relationship with Him and the

Father. As his student, His disciple, may the reader be

encouraged to pour prayerfully over these truths captured,

and given to us in John, chapters 15 and 17.

Isaiah 43

“But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. 2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. 3 For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee. 4 Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. 5 Fear not: for I am with thee … “

Prayer: Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus, please make me one with You. Please deeply root and establish my life in an abiding fellowship with You dear LORD.

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Kiss Jesus Or be Crushed as His Enemy! [podcast]

Satan’s Pitiful Petty Perverted Pawns have an Expiration Date!

“Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it.” Isaiah 13:9

Psalm 2 is Prophetic of Christ and of His Return to Take back Possession of His Planet, Earth

The Reign of the Lord’s Anointed

1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

GOD told us He’s laughing at these luciferians and all their “elaborate plans” to control humanity. Read Psalms 2. Jesus is coming. His enemies will be crushed under His holy, Almighty feet (Romans 16:20).

“And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.” Romans 16:20

The future belongs exclusively to Jesus Christ and His followers. Read the book of Revelation!

“And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.” Matthew 21:44

Jesus is coming back “In flaming fire taking vengeance.”

“And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; 10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.” 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10

The Coming of the Son of Man

“And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. 27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” Luke 21:25-28

Just as Aaron’s rod swallowed up the rods of the sorcerers of Egypt (the world), so shall Christ’s kingdom swallow up the kingdoms of this world! (Exodus 7:12; Daniel 2:44; 7:14) Will you be a part of Christ’s eternal kingdom?

“And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.” Revelation 11:15

Bow now or burn forever.

All who refuse to repent, bowing down to “kiss the Son” of God will perish in their own corruption and be violently vanquished into the bowels of eternal damnation, the prison of fire, which will then be “cast into the lake of fire.”

“And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” Revelation 20:14-15

“EVERY Knee”

“Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:9-11

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