| Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Study |
"Salt has been used as a flavor enhancer almost since the beginning of time. Every year, over 250 billion pounds of salt is produced. All living creatures require salt for life and health.
A dash of salt can improve the taste of a savory dish and bring out the sweetness of sweet things. Too much salt can ruin the flavor, and not enough makes the dish taste bland, like something is missing.
In Matthew, as part of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells His followers that we are the salt of the Earth. We can understand what that means by studying the qualities of salt.
Salt, for instance, has more than 14,000 specific uses. When our words are placed in God's hands, the possibilities are endless.
Salt is valuable. Throughout history, it has been used as currency. Our salty words can add value to conversations and interactions with others. Without such saltiness, our words can be hollow and empty."
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Salt is a purifier. When we speak pure and truthful words, they can bring peace to even the angriest and most hostile situations.
Scripture warns that there is a danger in losing our saltiness, meaning the qualities that make us most like Him. Along with no longer being salty, we lose our influence and impact that we can have on the world.
In order to stay salty, we must remain close to the heart of the Father. With God's help and guidance, our speech can bring life to those around us.
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