Stay Salty: Bring Flavor to the World
- Pastor Ron Abad
- Aug 23, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 19
The Significance of Salt
Have you ever thought about what it means to stay salty? When Jesus calls us the 'salt of the earth,' He is inviting us to add flavor to the world through His love, peace, and grace. He is calling us to preserve the godly values and traditions that He has entrusted to us. In a world that often seems to reject the moral and spiritual foundation found in Christ Jesus, we are to be the preservative that keeps God's truth alive and vibrant.
Salt, as our Lead Pastor Ron explained, is more than just a seasoning. It has healing properties, it preserves, and it adds flavor. In ancient times, salt was a valuable commodity, used for preserving food, purifying water, and even as a form of currency.
Living as Salt and Light
To live as salt and light means actively engaging in our communities, serving others, and standing up for what is biblically right. It means adding flavor to our interactions with love, mercy, and forgiveness. It means preserving the peace and harmony that God has called us to maintain. It means being influencers for Christ, not conforming to the patterns of this world but transforming it through the power of the Gospel.
Practical Steps to Be Salt and Light
Speak Life: Use your words to uplift, encourage, and bring healing. Speak victory, peace, and abundance over your family and community.
Serve Others: Look for opportunities to serve those around you. Whether it's through acts of kindness, volunteering, or simply being there for someone in need, your actions can be a powerful testimony of God's love.
Preserve Godly Value: Stand firm in your faith and uphold the biblical principles that God has given us. Be a voice for truth and righteousness in a world that often rejects them.
Stay Connected: Maintain a strong connection with God through prayer, worship, and reading His Word. Stay connected with your church community and build relationships that encourage and strengthen your faith.
Remember, you are an influencer for Christ. Let us add flavor to our communities with God's love and preserve His truth in our lives.
Hope Abad
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