Salt and Light

Matthew 5:13-16

New International Version (NIV)

Salt and Light

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.

The main questions I kept asking myself when I read this were, Have I lost my saltiness? I am I useless now? Can I be made salty again? Have I been thrown out to be trampled on? I'm I being trampled on? How do I share this message with fellow christians to help them remain salty?

I hate bland food..... and I would go crazy if I added salt to my food and nothing changed coz it had lost its saltiness.

But then again, salt in essence is saltiness. Can salt exist without being salty?

I'm I light? How do I shine? Good Deeds? Haven't fully digested this one... not sure what to make of it for me.