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 . Ye are the light of the world . A City that is set on an Hill cannot be hid . Neither do Men light a candle and put in under a bushel , but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your Light so shine before men , that they may see your good works , and glorify your Father which is in Heaven .
In biblical times , Salt was used for twofold purposes :
Seasoning and as a preservative .
Jesus is telling us that we are to "season" society , in another words , we are to influence the world with our Beliefs and our worldview . Our presupposition is based upon the word of God . So we have to portray these views to the world . This doesn't mean that the whole world will be Changed . Like Seasoning a dish , the entire dish does not become salty , but it is affected by the salt .
As preservatives , simply , we need to preserve the influence of God's Justice , Love , And righteousness upon our culture . We don't do this with our own strength but by the power of the Holy Spirit .
Maybe that was my problem , i did things with my own strength . And i see it now why i'm so exhausted .. God please renew me for your Glory and your purpose , Amen .
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