Salt and Light

I have spent the past few weeks pondering what it means to be salt and light in this world.

In the New Testament book of Matthew (5:13-16), Christians are described as "salt of the earth" and "light of the world."

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.

Salt of the earth --

If a seasoning has no flavor, it becomes useless and is discarded. Just as salt brings out the best flavor in food, Christians should be working to positively impact the individuals they come into contact with.  

Light of the world --

The naked eye can see a candle flame half a mile away (you know you want to test it), and a city on a hill cannot be hidden. Like the lights of a city, Christians should be hard to miss. We are not meant to be visible for our own sake, but rather for the purpose of glorifying God. 

All of that is well and good, but how should Christians live out the role of salt and light on a daily basis? I hope to dig into that question a little deeper and hope you will dig in with me.