Matthew 5:13-16 “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.” 14You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither 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. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” – Jesus
SALT Sacred Army of Lasting Truth.
Salt is a preserving and cleansing element, and keeps that which is good from decay or putrification. It also represents fidelity and other wholesome qualities. Our Lord was pointing out that those of his followers who manifest these Christ-like qualities are being faithful to their High Calling, and he referred to them as the ‘salt of the earth.’ They have been salted with the Truth, and heed the instructions and commands of righteousness.
Colossians 4:6 “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how to answer every man.”
LIGHT Living Images of God’s Holy Traits by reflecting God’s immutable love and influence. The character of light is to reveal and to provide understanding and purity.
John 8:12 Jesus said, “I AM the light of the world; whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Ephesians 5:1, 8-10 Be imitators of God, and live a life of love… 8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9[For the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth] 10and find out what pleases the Lord.