A Little Salt Goes a Long Way

Titus 3:2,3,4,5a

"[Remind them] to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. But when the kindness and the love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us..."

There may be times in the Christian life when we begin to look down on the unbelievers around us. We can be judgmental and sometimes speak harshly about them. But we must remember this very important truth - we ourselves were once in darkness and foolishly followed the sinful ways of the flesh. Only by God's mercy and forgiveness do we now clearly see the beauty of His truth as opposed to the ruin of the world's desires. Therefore, God commands that we be respectful towards all men. This does not mean that we must agree with all they say and do, and this does not mean that we accept their sin, but this does mean that we should be gracious, patient, kind, and respectful towards them, always remembering that we were once in the same place they are now before the grace of God came into our lives. Every man that is on this earth was put here for a purpose, so we must try to see them from God's perspective. 

We may not be praised, rewarded, or acknowledged while we are on this earth for our efforts of humbleness before all men, but if an unbeliever ever peers closely into our lives, our testimony will shine with purity and goodwill. If one day an unbeliever is searching for God and he remembers your testimony, he will see a life lived in peace, kindness, and humility, all for the glory of God. We should never be known as Christians full of disrespect and anger, but as those who try to make peace with all, no matter the situation. Remember what your purpose in life is - to be a shining light and salt in this world as a testimony of your Saviour. Pattern your life after the example set by Christ! This world is in complete darkness, but throughout the vast emptiness there are small points of light from each believer's life that pierce the night. A light of hope and a light of forgiveness.

Matthew 5:13,14,16

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? ... You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."