The Law in 90 Days: Deuteronomy 17-18
GODLY Relationships
Matthew 5:13; 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.
We have a unique calling to be “salt of the earth.” Interestingly, the Christian life has often been
accused of being boring. But what is food without salt?! Bland! This world without Christ and
Christians is bland! It is remarkable when you take time to learn about all the things in our world that
trace themselves back to Christian beginnings – charities, hospitals, science, education, labour, and
the value of human life in general. Our world as we know it would not exist without these things, all
marks of Jesus’ teaching lived out.
Does that inspire you to make a difference? You are salt! You add the flavour to your workplace, your
classroom and your dinner table! The apostle Paul encouraged believers to let their conversation
always be full of grace, seasoned with salt. (Col 4:6) Salt makes food wholesome and tasty, so our
conversation should be wholesome and agreeable. One commentary suggests this to mean that we
speak in an interesting, stimulating and wise way.
We all have numerous opportunities to engage with others. Let us do so enthusiastically and
interestingly! God gave you a voice and an opinion, and it is good to share your thoughts with others
in a wise and humble way. We are way too afraid of what others may think of us, but God would have
us act confidently in who He has made us to be. Of course to speak flippantly is unwise, but it is godly
to have gracious and flavourful speech.
PRAYER and MEDITATION
1. Ask God to speak to you about this comparison of Christians to salt. How are you salt?
2. Have you lost your saltiness at all? It is impossible for salt to naturally gain back saltiness, but
with God all things are possible. Pray that you would regain your flavour and your positive impact.
3. Meditate on this idea that we are to have gracious conversation, seasoned with salt. What could
this mean? Dialogue with God about it and how it can be applied to your life.
