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SALT: An Adventure In Thirst

Salt of the Earth
I heard a great sermon about "salt" recently and a point was made in this sermon that I hadn't heard before. While we all know that Salt is used to flavor things, the Bible also refers to salt symbolically, referring to God's people as the Salt of the Earth...and follows that by referring to us as the light of the world.

Mat 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
Mat 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Mat 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Mat 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

But then came the point in the sermon that I feel really hits to the heart of the matter...You see, Salt also creates THIRST. Think about this carefully if you will. As a Christian, ye are the salt of the earth. We are to flavor the world with the love of Christ...but in doing so, we should create a desire, a thirst that others come to want because they saw in us something that they don't have, something that they realize they really want. Being the salt of the earth, we are to create a desire/thirst for the things of God.

Step back for a moment and examine your life. Wherever you go, whatever you do, do you keep in mind that you are an Ambassador of Christ, that your life is on display for all to see, and that others will come to want, or maybe to reject the things of God because of how you as a Christian conduct yourself. As Salt, do you make others thirsty?

I read a quote from Ghandi once where he said
"If it weren't for Christians, I might become one."
(paraphrased according to memory)

Are you the salt of the earth? Or are you without flavor? Does your light shine as a light on a hill, or do you hide your light so that others can't see it? You see....there is no such thing as a "secret agent" for Christ. You are either with Him, or against Him. Do you have flavor? Does your light shine? Do you create a thirst for the things of God?

Only you can answer these questions about yourself. Hmmm...wait...that may not be exactly true. Although I cannot judge you as to what is in your heart, every person who comes into contact with you will know whether or not you create a thirst for the things of God. Think about that long and hard. How do others see you? This is as good a place as any to talk about these things. As Christians, we are here to help each other, to encourage each other, and to love each other.

1John 4:8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Posted by Gregory Lohr on 10/11/2008 08:30 PM

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10 Comments on SALT: An Adventure In Thirst

OCT

2008

Gregory, You are right we can come across so hypocritical. We need to think before we speak. Although sometimes our actions can even speak louder than words. I think of the bracelet that was so popular a few years ago "what would Jesus do".

Gregory -

I like the "Salt creates thirst". I never thought of it that way but it does put great perspective on being "salty". Thanks for not being ashamed to share (Mark 8:38). Because you shared I found out too that there are all those Christians groups in the rain. Cool beans.

Thanks for the post, I got me thinking from the heart. I won't say how I am feeling right now, but thanks, really.

Marchel - So many wore the WWJD things, and so many never really considered what the real meaning behind it was. It was just a cute novelty thing and a way for people to make a declaration, but when their actions showed otherwise, they made Christianity look bad.

For those who did take it seriously....I am sure that Angels rejoiced!

There are so many that really have no idea what the clain to be saying!

Steve - "Salt creates Thirst" was something I had never thought about before either, and when I heard that sermon, I just had to share it. As you said, it is a great perspective!

I'm glad you found new Christian Groups to join! It took me a bit of looking to find them myself.

For those who aren't familiar with the verse you quoted...and knowing that a lot of people won't take the time to loook:

Mar 8:38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

Let's hope that it will never be said of Christians that they are ashamed to admit it...even in this world where many who claim to be Christians really belong to the enemy, yet make Christianity look bad. It is up to us to make Christianity look GOOD!

Angelia - Thanks for sharing that with us! The idea of anything I post is usually intended to make people think, to ponder the things that really are important. Consider joining my new Christain Group where the aim is to encourage each other, and to help us to help each other to walk according to God's word...a Christian Accountability Group where love is one of those wonderful 4 Letter Words!

William - I agree with you. I meet Christians all the time, and there are so many whose only contact with the things of God are a Sermon for 1 hour or less each week. The only thing they know about the Bible, and God, are what the Preacher has to say.

I heard a sermon on the radio from Dr. Tony Evans where he said to his congregation....
"People, please don't listen to me, go home and search your Bible to see if what I say is true. You don't know that the devil didn't get ahold of me last night. Never take that chance."

When I was a new Christian, my Pastor said almost exactly the same thing...and in my opinion may be one of the best things a Pastor could teach us. Here is a great verse to support this:

Act 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

OCT

2008

I am featuring this post in,"Christianity and Real Estate"....be assured, this will make it into the TOP posts entry i willl be making very soon!!!

Not very many people think along those lines, brother.....VERY well thought out...I am sure the Lord spoke to you on this one!!

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Aexander - Thanks you for the feature and the compliment. I certainly can't take credit for the idea, but whenever I hear something as wonderful as that sermon, my heart has this great desire to share it with others. As Christians, we are not secret agents, we are to let whatever light the Lord gives us to shine. I think back to the point that Peter had been with the Lord for over 3 years, and Jesus mentioned about the time when Peter would be converted...What? He wasn't converted yet? That was my reaction when I read that. Yet Peter was out sharing and preaching the things of Christ. How powerful is that. Hmmm....I'll cover that point in another blog...it would make for too long of a reply here.

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