Salt and Light

Matthew 5:13: "You are the salt of the earth. 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."

Matthew 5:14-16: "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

The foregoing words of the Lord Jesus Christ emphasize that as believers/Christians, we are to act and live as people that make a difference in the world where evil reigns. Making a difference means going against the natural tendency of the fallen men.

Just as the salt gives flavor to our food, the Christian who lives up to his calling influences the people around him either consciously or not. And with the Holy Spirit working, those who see the inner beauty of the Christian would develop the desire to know God the way the Christian does.

As light, the Christian's daily consistent walk with God radiates the goodness of God. Those around him realize that God is indeed real, that righteousness is not altogether overcome by evil. How wonderful it is to find a public official who cannot be bribed, an employee who humbly works with efficiency when the trend is stepping on someone to get to the top, or a man who refuses to hang-out in the night for the love of his wife and kids.

Little acts of righteousness make a big difference in the world we live and move around. Most importantly, we bring honor and praises to God who called us to become His own.