SALT IS A PURIFIER: Salty water has been used to wash cuts and bruises and to prevent infection. It is a simple antiseptic which washes away the dirt and kills the germs. Christians, by their ideals, principles and example, are purifying factors in society. In the process of purifying, there is some discomfort, for when salt gets into a wound it smarts and stings. The temporary pain is endured for the long-term benefits and because it prevents more severe and serious future pain. Christians who seriously follow Christ, are sometimes an embarrassment to people who feel uncomfortable and guilty because their actions are judged and condemned by the different life they live. Than language that is used, the stories that are told, the deeds that are performed are all different because the Christian’s presence purifies the life of non-Christians and makes the whole of life different. Christians purify like salt and make life less vulgar and profane.

SALT IS A PRESERVATIVE: With refrigeration we no longer depend upon salt to preserve meat as we once did. In Jesus’ day, however, everyone knew the value of salt as a preservative.. Sin is destructive and spoils life. This is true in the life of an individual and it is the same for the nation. A power is needed to counteract the destructive forces of selfishness, envy, greed, lust and pride. Life is so tainted with sin and a disposition to destruction, some powerful preservative for it destroys the destructive power of sin, and Christians themselves become a saving factor in society. Because Christ is our Saviour, we become saviours who are preservatives in society. Like salt we keep society from spoiling.

SALT GIVES FLAVOUR: For so many today life is flat and tasteless. We hear so much about people feeling alienated, bored and lonely, and finding no purpose in life and no purpose for living. Salt improves the taste of food, it gives it flavour. Christ came to "give life and give it more abundantly." Christians ought to be a continual inspiration to members of their own families, to the people with whom they work, to the people they meet in daily living. For most people, life is not easy and they need something to give life a better flavour and improved taste.

As a Christian, how do you improve the flavour of life for others? Christ said our presence in the office, the school, the home, at work should be like salt in food,

May God help us to be Salty Christians, who purify, preserve, and improve the lives of all the people with whom we come in contact. The only way many people will know our Saviour is by seeing the effect He has had on our own lives.

Sincerely in Christ,


Floyd McPhee