What Did Jesus say? - About The
Christian's Influence In the World?
What is the role of the Christian
in the midst of an ungodly world culture? Jesus likened the
Christian's influence to that of salt.
Salt is an important substance
which adds flavor to our food, and acts as a preservative and an
antiseptic healer of wounds. If salt looses its' saltiness, it no
longer adds flavor, and no longer preserves, and no longer heals. It
is no better than the earth on which we walk.
Jesus said: “Ye are the salt of
the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be
salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and
to be trodden under foot of men.” Matthew 5: 13.
When a Christian comes in contact
with those around him who have no knowledge or relationship with God,
and knows little or nothing of God's saving grace, the ungodly person
ought to be able to taste the difference between the holy and unholy
lifestyle. The Christian should be a living testimony to the saving
grace of God, and the ungodly should taste and see what may be
missing in their lives. The Christian ought to act as a preserver of
righteousness and right living in his own family circle, his
community, and his nation. The tragedy is that many so called
Christians have lost their saltiness, so to speak, and though they
may be saved and retain a form of godliness, yet, they are no longer
the salty influence in their family, community, and nation as they
ought to be. Therefore their influence is at a minimum, and the
world disregards them, and pays little attention to what they say
they believe. How can this ungodly world system be seasoned so as to
have a flavor of godliness and righteousness?
“Salt is good: but if the salt
have lost his saltiness, wherewith will ye season it” Have salt in
yourselves, and have peace one with another.” Mark 9: 50.
How does one maintain his
saltiness? The answer is: by abiding in Christ; by having his words
constantly flowing through our mind; and by keeping short accounts
with God, confessing our sins daily so that we maintain a continuous
walk in the spirit; and by prayer and meditation .
Let us pray as Christians that we
do not loose our spiritual saltiness and continue to make a
difference in the world.
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