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 by men.
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 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. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Most people exposed to Christianity for any length of time have heard the ‘salt and light’ refrain in a variety of contexts. There is little doubt in this passage that the Savior calls His followers to be active components in their community. Why then, we reflect this morning, has this passage had so little effect on the development of the Church through the years?
The missional church movement is a response to the insular form that the church of modernity. Movements are good but individual commitment to our individual call is better. Have you lost your saltiness? The Holy Spirit awaits the opportunity to refill the shaker. Has your light been dimmed? The Fire is available eternally and all it takes is for you to reach for a spark.
We meditate through the Lent period on the commitment of Jesus as He proceeds toward the cross. Perhaps we should meditate on our commitment as well.
LOVE | ACCEPT | FORGIVE 