In Matthew 5:13 we read, “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.”

Salt can refer to many different things, but here I’d like to think Jesus is referring to salt’s ability to enhance flavor or preserve food from spoiling.  As disciples of Christ, God uses us to impact the people around us.  Does he want us to enhance the spiritual “flavor” of the world?   Perhaps we are called to slow down moral decay.

So, is there a way to test our saltiness?  Our saltiness is spiritual but can be seen through our actions and how we live our lives.  Can those around us “taste” God in our lives?  Do they see the fruits of the Spirit in us: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control?

I believe the Fruit of the Spirit is the best indicator of our being the Salt of the Earth. If we lack producing the Fruit of the Spirit, then we also lack saltiness.  If the joy of the Lord shows in our smile, if the words of our mouths show our gentleness, if our patience in adversity shows our forbearance, then we too are “salty.”

May the unconditional love of God bless you and your “saltiness.”

Judy