{"id":48166,"title":"Salt Of The Earth","description":"Salt of the Earth, back to a verse from the Sermon on the Mount; today we dive into Matthew 5:13 \u201cYou are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its flavour, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. \u201d Salt is valued for its preservation and added flavour it gives to food\u2026","content":"

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Back to a verse from the Sermon on the Mount; today we dive into Matthew 5:13 \u201cYou are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its flavour, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Salt is valued for its preservation and added flavour it gives to food. Jesus calls us \u201cSalt of the earth\u201d to be preservers of truth in this world. We are called to have a positive and transformative impact on society.<\/span><\/p>

The last prayer Jesus uttered before his death, \u201cAs thou hast sent me into the world [society of men], even so have I also sent them into the world\u201d (John 17:18) in saying so Jesus makes it evident that we believers are not to opt out of society. Instead He intended for us to be in the midst of men so we can be His representatives. So we too add \u201cflavour\u201d to living.<\/span><\/p>

It\u2019s easy to ignore the evil of this world and live our own lives. But as representatives of our great God we should be among the immoral and be an example of a fruitful and righteous life. Although we are not perfect we are being sanctified, and we can always be seeking God and spending time in His word to be more like Him.<\/span><\/p>

The Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew chapters 5-7 is 2,326 words. It\u2019s so incredible how we can expand on each verse and find a deeper meaning to each word Jesus chose to use.<\/span><\/p>

Let\u2019s close with a prayer:<\/span><\/p>

Heavenly Father, thank you for the words of your Son and the resources we have to explore them. Help us to be good representatives of you in this corrupt society. We pray for truth and justice for this world. Help us to come together and bring your name glory. In Jesus\u2019 name, Amen.<\/span><\/p>

- Nathanael Shepherd Founder & CEO<\/span><\/p>

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