WORDS OF JESUS -- READING THE RED
SALT AND LIGHT
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 underfoot.
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 underfoot.
14 “YOU ARE the LIGHT of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
- 1a : a crystalline compound NaCl that consists of sodium chloride, is abundant in nature, and is used especially to season or preserve food or in industry —called also common saltb : a substance (as Glauber's salt) resembling common saltc plural (1) : a mineral or saline mixture (as Epsom salts) used as an aperient or cathartic (2) : smelling saltsd : any of various compounds that result from replacement of part or all of the acid hydrogen of an acid by a metal or a group acting like a metal : an ionic crystalline compound
- 2 : a container for salt at table —often used in the phrases above the salt and below the salt alluding to the former custom of seating persons of higher rank above and those of lower rank below a saltcellar placed in the middle of a long table
- 3a : an ingredient that gives savor, piquancy, or zest : flavor <a people…full of life, vigor, and the salt of personality — Clifton Fadiman>b : sharpness of wit : pungencyc : common sensed : reserve, skepticism —usually used in the phrases with a grain of salt and with a pinch of salte : a dependable steadfast person or group of people —usually used in the phrase salt of the earth
- 4 : sailor <a tale worthy of an old salt>
- 5 : keep 3 —usually used in the phrase worth one's salt
Definition of light http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light
- 1 a : something that makes vision possibleb : the sensation aroused by stimulation of the visual receptorsc : electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength that travels in a vacuum with a speed of about 186,281 miles (300,000 kilometers) per second; specifically : such radiation that is visible to the human eye
- 4 archaic : sight 4a
- 6 a : public knowledge <facts brought to light>b : a particular aspect or appearance presented to view <saw the matter in a different light>
- 7 : a particular illumination
- 8 : something that enlightens or informs <shed some light on the problem>
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Salt in the Bible https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_in_the_Bible
Salt in the New Testament
The Salt and Light passages in the Sermon on the Mount make reference to salt. Matthew's account differs slightly from that of Luke and Mark. Matthew 5:13 refers to his disciples as "the salt of the earth." This meaning is paralleled in the following verse, Matthew 5:14, in the symbolism of the "light of the world." Another view is that the Salt and Light passages refer to a duality of roles in the disciples to be like a light from a city, viewable from all over the world, and to be spread out as salt is:[6] to congregate and spread. Matthew, Mark, and Luke accord in the discussion of salt "that has lost its taste." This is a reference to salt that is contaminated with other minerals, causing a weakness in flavor or a bland unpleasant taste.[citation needed] It may be a symbolic reference to the possibility of abandoning or deviating from the gospel, especially due to the adulteration of its teachings.[7] Another interpretation is that in a world filled with sin and deceit, it is possible for one to become contaminated and thus unsuccessful at being an effective disciple.[citation needed] Therefore, this verse serves as a warning for disciples to be on their guard; to be in the world, but not of the world.[8]Mark 9:49 speaks about the salting of the condemned, which is a rhetorical device indicating the severity of the punishment. Mark 9:50 reads in part: "Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another." The salt in this verse refers to the goodwill that "seasons" positive relationships between people. This is also a play on the covenant of salt, indicating friendship and compassion. Colossians 4:6 uses the metaphor of salt seasoning speech to indicate speaking with intelligence and consideration.[9]
STUDY: Parable of the Light by Martin G. Collins http://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Library.sr/CT/BS/k/718/Parable-of-Light.htm
"Light is of a three-fold nature: natural, artificial, and spiritual. The light of the sun is natural; that of a lamp, artificial; that of the Word and its believers, spiritual. The "light of the world" often denotes the sun, which renders objects visible, showing their form, nature, beauty, and sometimes, deformities. The phrase is preeminently applied to Jesus because He is to the moral world what the sun is to the natural world. The apostles, ministers, and all Christians are lights of the world, because they, by their witness, show what God requires, what man's condition is, and what way leads to the Kingdom of God."
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Disclosure: Much of what is in my posts are things I have compiled through the years and I do not know if they have copyrights. What I do know about origin or website I give credit and have tried to always post a link to the origin. I do not market anything in any way on this blog -- I merely hope it will encourage and inspire others.
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