As Christians we are called to be salt and light. Salt with regards to the fact that we are to act as a preservative. The reason Jesus uses this example is because back in the first century salt was used to prevent things from rotting and decaying. We as Christians, are to use our influence to prevent society from decaying. Salt serves no purpose if it remains in the salt shaker, we must be tipped over and poured out.
We do this by placing ourselves in positions of influence and leadership and govern ourselves according to Godly character.
However, when we who are supposed to be acting as salt, walk in a way that is ungodly we accelerate the corrosive process of decay. Because others see us and we strengthen their case against us. May we never give the world reason to blaspheme the name of our father.
Next post I will talk about how we are to be light.